update_wiki_page · Backlog MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_wiki_page does on Backlog MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_wiki_page needs a policy

The tool modifies wiki page data in the Backlog system, which is a classic Write operation—data is created or altered but can be undone (previous versions typically exist in wiki systems). Severity is medium because wiki page modifications could impact team documentation and knowledge sharing, but the operation is reversible and lacks the irreversibility of Destructive operations or financial consequences.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_wiki_page' and description 'Update a Wiki page in Backlog' directly indicate modification of existing wiki page content. This is a reversible write operation.

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Verdict

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"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_wiki_page

What does the update_wiki_page tool do? +

Update a Wiki page in Backlog. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Backlog 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_wiki_page? +

Register the Backlog MCP Server 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 Backlog MCP Server. 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 Backlog MCP Server MCP server (katsuhirohonda/mcp-backlog-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.