update_wiki_page

Update a wiki page in a project

SERVERGitlab Mcp SOURCE@zereight/mcp-gitlab

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-zereight-gitlab-mcp/update-wiki-page.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_wiki_page does on Gitlab Mcp

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

RISK

Why update_wiki_page is rated Medium

Updating wiki pages is a reversible write operation that modifies project documentation. While not destructive (can be reverted via version history in most systems), it changes data and could impact project collaborators if misused.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'update_wiki_page' and description states 'Update a wiki page in a project' — the verb 'update' indicates modification of existing data (wiki content).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_wiki_page safely

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

update_wiki_page Rate-limited

update_wiki_page 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_wiki_page": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_wiki_page_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 Gitlab Mcp, apply this rule, and every update_wiki_page call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_wiki_page

What does the update_wiki_page tool do? +

Update a wiki page in a project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Gitlab Mcp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on update_wiki_page? +

Register the Gitlab MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_wiki_page: 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 Gitlab Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_wiki_page? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_wiki_page? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_wiki_page 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_wiki_page completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_wiki_page. 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_wiki_page? +

update_wiki_page is provided by the Gitlab MCP server (@zereight/mcp-gitlab). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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