package-update

Updates Swift package dependencies and returns structured update results.

SERVERNpm SOURCEDave-London/Pare

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What package-update does on Npm

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

RISK

Why package-update is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies package dependency declarations reversibly. While it alters project dependencies, the changes are not irreversible (lock files can be regenerated, package.json can be reverted), and it doesn't execute arbitrary code or delete data. The impact is bounded to package metadata updates rather than destructive changes.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'package-update' and description 'Updates Swift package dependencies' indicate modification of package configuration/lock files.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs package-update safely

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

package-update Rate-limited

package-update 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": {
    "package-update": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "package-update_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 Npm, apply this rule, and every package-update call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about package-update

What does the package-update tool do? +

Updates Swift package dependencies and returns structured update results. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Npm MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on package-update? +

Register the Npm MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for package-update: 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 Npm. Nothing to install.

What risk level is package-update? +

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

Can I rate-limit package-update? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the package-update 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 package-update completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for package-update. 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 package-update? +

package-update is provided by the Npm MCP server (Dave-London/Pare). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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