qbo_update_entity · Kaizen Qbo MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What qbo_update_entity does on Kaizen Qbo

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why qbo_update_entity needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly (matching Write category definition), which is appropriate for updating QBO entities. It is not Destructive because updates are reversible via subsequent corrections.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'qbo_update_entity' with description 'Update a QBO entity' explicitly performs modification. The requirement to include 'SyncToken from a prior read' confirms this is a reversible update operation, not destructive deletion.

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Verdict

qbo_update_entity Rate-limited

qbo_update_entity 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": {
    "qbo_update_entity": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "qbo_update_entity_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about qbo_update_entity

What does the qbo_update_entity tool do? +

Update a QBO entity via sparse update. Must include SyncToken from a prior read. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Kaizen Qbo MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on qbo_update_entity? +

Register the Kaizen Qbo MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for qbo_update_entity: 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 Kaizen Qbo. Nothing to install.

What risk level is qbo_update_entity? +

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

Can I rate-limit qbo_update_entity? +

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

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

qbo_update_entity is provided by the Kaizen Qbo MCP server (kaizen-qbo-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

qbo_update_entity is one line of Kaizen Qbo's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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