update_hivemind · Hive Mind MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_hivemind does on Hive Mind MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_hivemind needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies documentation files in a reversible manner. While it updates files, these changes are not permanent or irreversible—documentation can be regenerated, edited, or reverted. The action is primarily metadata/documentation focused rather than executing arbitrary code or deleting data.

From the tool's definition Tool explicitly performs update and modification actions: 'Update documentation when code changes' and 'preserves AI context from existing documentation' indicate the tool modifies existing documentation files (likely hivemind.md files mentioned in server…

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Verdict

update_hivemind Rate-limited

update_hivemind 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_hivemind": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_hivemind_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 Hive Mind MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_hivemind

What does the update_hivemind tool do? +

Update documentation when code changes. Re-extracts structure but preserves AI context from existing documentation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Hive Mind 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_hivemind? +

Register the Hive Mind MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_hivemind: 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 Hive Mind MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_hivemind? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_hivemind? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_hivemind 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_hivemind completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_hivemind. 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_hivemind? +

update_hivemind is provided by the Hive Mind MCP Server MCP server (jahanzaib-kaleem/hive-mind-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.