update_channel

Update an existing channel

SERVERinstantKOM MCP Server SOURCEinstantkom/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/instantkom-mcp-server/update-channel.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_channel does on instantKOM MCP Server

AI agents use update_channel to create or update resources in instantKOM MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your instantKOM MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why update_channel is rated Medium

Updating a channel modifies configuration or properties reversibly—data can be restored or corrected in subsequent operations. This is a Write operation rather than Destructive (which would be permanent deletion), Execute (which would trigger external operations), or Read (which would only retrieve data).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_channel' and description 'Update an existing channel' indicate modification of existing data. The instantKOM context shows this is a messenger platform managing channels, contacts, and messages.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_channel safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and instantKOM MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For update_channel, this is the rule to start with:

update_channel Rate-limited

update_channel stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "update_channel": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_channel_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect instantKOM MCP Server, apply this rule, and every update_channel call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_channel

What does the update_channel tool do? +

Update an existing channel. It is categorised as a Write tool in the instantKOM MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on update_channel? +

Register the instantKOM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_channel: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches instantKOM MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_channel? +

update_channel is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit update_channel? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_channel rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block update_channel completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_channel. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides update_channel? +

update_channel is provided by the instantKOM MCP Server MCP server (instantkom/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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