update_monday_item

Update a column value on a Monday.com item.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 54 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/update-monday-item.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_monday_item does on UnClick

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`value`	object	Yes	New value (string or JSON)
`api_key`	string	—
`item_id`	string	Yes
`board_id`	string	Yes
`column_id`	string	Yes	Column ID to update

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why update_monday_item is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by updating a column value on an existing item. It is not destructive (does not delete or irreversibly remove data), not execute (does not run arbitrary code or commands), and not financial.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_monday_item' and description 'Update a column value on a Monday.com item' explicitly indicate modification of data in Monday.com project management system.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_monday_item safely

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

update_monday_item Rate-limited

update_monday_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": {
    "update_monday_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_monday_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 UnClick, apply this rule, and every update_monday_item call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_monday_item

What does the update_monday_item tool do? +

Update a column value on a Monday.com item. It is categorised as a Write tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does update_monday_item accept? +

update_monday_item accepts 5 parameters: value, api_key, item_id, board_id, column_id. Required: value, item_id, board_id, column_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on update_monday_item? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_monday_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 UnClick. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_monday_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_monday_item? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_monday_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 update_monday_item completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_monday_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 update_monday_item? +

update_monday_item is provided by the UnClick MCP server (@unclick/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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