batch_status_update
Batch heartbeat/status metrics for one session to reduce polling overhead. Pricing is dynamic; check /api/v1/tools.
This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-davidmosiah-delx-mcp-a2a/batch-status-update.md
What batch_status_update does on Delx Mcp A2a
AI agents use batch_status_update to create or update resources in Delx Mcp A2a, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Delx Mcp A2a environment.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
metrics | array | Yes | Array of heartbeat metric snapshots |
session_id | string | Yes | Your active session ID |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why batch_status_update is rated Medium
The tool writes batched status/heartbeat data for a session, which is a reversible write operation (updating metrics). The dynamic pricing note is noted but insufficient to classify as Financial without evidence of actual money movement. Severity is medium because misuse could flood or corrupt session state across sessions.
From the tool's definition 'Batch heartbeat/status metrics for one session' — updates status/metrics data; 'to reduce polling overhead' confirms repeated write of session state. 'Pricing is dynamic' hints at potential financial dimension but no direct monetary transaction is described.
Risk signalsHigh parameter count (11 properties) · Bulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs batch_status_update safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Delx Mcp A2a, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For batch_status_update, this is the rule to start with:
batch_status_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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Delx Mcp A2a, apply this rule, and every batch_status_update call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about batch_status_update
Batch heartbeat/status metrics for one session to reduce polling overhead. Pricing is dynamic; check /api/v1/tools. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Delx Mcp A2a MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
batch_status_update accepts 2 parameters: metrics, session_id. Required: metrics, session_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Delx Mcp A2a MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for batch_status_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 Delx Mcp A2a. Nothing to install.
batch_status_update is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the batch_status_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for batch_status_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.
batch_status_update is provided by the Delx Mcp A2a MCP server (https://api.delx.ai/v1/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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