patchUserWithId

Updates, via PATCH, the user with the given Id.

SERVERFusionauth SOURCE@fusionauth/mcp-api

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What patchUserWithId does on Fusionauth

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

RISK

Why patchUserWithId is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by updating user records. It is Write category because PATCH operations are non-destructive modifications that can be reverted or corrected. Severity is high because unauthorized or misdirected user updates could compromise user accounts, permissions, or personal data.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Updates, via PATCH, the user with the given Id.' PATCH is an HTTP method used to modify existing resources. The tool name 'patchUserWithId' confirms it performs partial updates on user objects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs patchUserWithId safely

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

patchUserWithId Rate-limited

patchUserWithId 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": {
    "patchUserWithId": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "patchuserwithid_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 Fusionauth, apply this rule, and every patchUserWithId call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about patchUserWithId

What does the patchUserWithId tool do? +

Updates, via PATCH, the user with the given Id. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Fusionauth MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on patchUserWithId? +

Register the Fusionauth MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for patchUserWithId: 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 Fusionauth. Nothing to install.

What risk level is patchUserWithId? +

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

Can I rate-limit patchUserWithId? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the patchUserWithId 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 patchUserWithId completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for patchUserWithId. 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 patchUserWithId? +

patchUserWithId is provided by the Fusionauth MCP server (@fusionauth/mcp-api). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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