update_profile_setting · OrcaSlicer MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_profile_setting does on OrcaSlicer MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_profile_setting needs a policy

This tool modifies printer profile settings, which are reversible changes (the original is preserved by default with dry_run=true). It does not execute print jobs, delete data, or cause physical irreversible effects.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Update[s] a single setting key in a profile' and 'change is saved to a _tuned copy rather than overwriting the original', indicating reversible modification of configuration data.

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Verdict

update_profile_setting Rate-limited

update_profile_setting 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_profile_setting": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_profile_setting_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches OrcaSlicer MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_profile_setting

What does the update_profile_setting tool do? +

Update a single setting key in a profile. By default (dry_run=true), the change is saved to a _tuned copy rather than overwriting the original. It is categorised as a Write tool in the OrcaSlicer MCP Server 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_profile_setting? +

Register the OrcaSlicer MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_profile_setting: 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 OrcaSlicer MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_profile_setting? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_profile_setting? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_profile_setting 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_profile_setting completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_profile_setting. 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_profile_setting? +

update_profile_setting is provided by the OrcaSlicer MCP Server MCP server (itsumonotakumi/orcaslicer-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.