gl_accounts_update_account

A write tool on the ServiceTitan MCP server.

SERVERServiceTitan MCP Server SOURCEjordandalton/servicetitanmcpserver

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/jordandalton-servicetitanmcpserver/gl-accounts-update-account.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gl_accounts_update_account does on ServiceTitan MCP Server

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

RISK

Why gl_accounts_update_account is rated Medium

Based on the tool name pattern (update + accounts), this is a Write operation that modifies existing GL account records. While the description is empty, the naming convention and context among sibling tools (adjustments_update, activities_controllers_get) confirm write capability. Severity is high because GL account modifications affect financial reporting and accounting integrity.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update_account' which indicates modification of General Ledger account data. The 'update' verb and 'gl_accounts' prefix suggest write operations to financial accounting records.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gl_accounts_update_account safely

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

gl_accounts_update_account Rate-limited

gl_accounts_update_account 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": {
    "gl_accounts_update_account": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gl_accounts_update_account_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 ServiceTitan MCP Server, apply this rule, and every gl_accounts_update_account call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gl_accounts_update_account

What does the gl_accounts_update_account tool do? +

gl_accounts_update_account is a write tool on the ServiceTitan MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ServiceTitan 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 gl_accounts_update_account? +

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

What risk level is gl_accounts_update_account? +

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

Can I rate-limit gl_accounts_update_account? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gl_accounts_update_account 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 gl_accounts_update_account completely? +

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

gl_accounts_update_account is provided by the ServiceTitan MCP Server MCP server (jordandalton/servicetitanmcpserver). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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