neuron_update_pool_item

Update the metadata of a pool item you have published, such as title, description, category, or tags.

SERVERNeuron SOURCEneuron-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 51 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-update-pool-item.md

WHAT IT DOES

What neuron_update_pool_item does on Neuron

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`id`	string	Yes	Unique identifier (UUID) of the pool item to update
`tags`	array	—	New list of tags for the pool listing
`title`	string	—	New display title for the pool listing
`category`	string	—	New category name for the pool listing
`description`	string	—	New detailed description for the pool listing

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why neuron_update_pool_item is rated Medium

This is a Write operation because it creates or modifies data reversibly—updating metadata does not delete or permanently destroy information, and the changes can be undone or re-edited.

From the tool's definition The tool 'neuron_update_pool_item' modifies metadata fields of an existing published pool item, specifically 'title, description, category, or tags' as stated in the description.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs neuron_update_pool_item safely

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

neuron_update_pool_item Rate-limited

neuron_update_pool_item 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": {
    "neuron_update_pool_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "neuron_update_pool_item_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 Neuron, apply this rule, and every neuron_update_pool_item call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about neuron_update_pool_item

What does the neuron_update_pool_item tool do? +

Update the metadata of a pool item you have published, such as title, description, category, or tags. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Neuron MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does neuron_update_pool_item accept? +

neuron_update_pool_item accepts 5 parameters: id, tags, title, category, description. Required: id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on neuron_update_pool_item? +

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

What risk level is neuron_update_pool_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit neuron_update_pool_item? +

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

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for neuron_update_pool_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 neuron_update_pool_item? +

neuron_update_pool_item is provided by the Neuron MCP server (neuron-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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