item-service-edit-item

Edit a Sitecore item by its ID.

Single-target operation

Part of the Mcp Sitecore MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

@antonytm/mcp-sitecore-server Write Risk 2/5

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents use item-service-edit-item to create or modify resources in Mcp Sitecore. Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON ITEM-SERVICE-EDIT-ITEM

Without a policy, an AI agent could call item-service-edit-item repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. Intercept's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach Mcp Sitecore.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.

io-github-antonytm-mcp-sitecore-server.yaml

tools:
  item-service-edit-item:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 30
          window: 60

See the full Mcp Sitecore policy for all 153 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name item-service-edit-item

Category Write

MCP Server Mcp Sitecore MCP Server

Risk Level Medium

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// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the item-service-edit-item tool do? +

Edit a Sitecore item by its ID.. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Sitecore MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on item-service-edit-item? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for item-service-edit-item. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Mcp Sitecore MCP server.

What risk level is item-service-edit-item? +

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

Can I rate-limit item-service-edit-item? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the item-service-edit-item rule in your Intercept 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 item-service-edit-item completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for item-service-edit-item. 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 item-service-edit-item? +

item-service-edit-item is provided by the Mcp Sitecore MCP server (@antonytm/mcp-sitecore-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

item-service-edit-item

Enforce policies on Mcp Sitecore