asc_patch_build

What asc_patch_build does on Appstoreconnect Mcp

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

Why asc_patch_build is rated Medium

This tool modifies build properties reversibly (characteristic of Write category). While it could impact app distribution and testing workflows with moderate blast radius if misused (e.g., corrupting build metadata, affecting beta releases), it does not permanently delete data (would be Destructive) nor execute arbitrary code (Execute).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'asc_patch_build' with description 'Mutate a build' indicates modification of build configuration or metadata. Within App Store Connect context, patching a build affects TestFlight distribution, beta testing parameters, and release pipeline state.

The rule that runs asc_patch_build safely

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

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

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