update_wiki · TAPD MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_wiki does on TAPD MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_wiki needs a policy

The tool modifies wiki content, which is reversible (can be edited again or reverted), placing it in the Write category rather than Read or Destructive. Severity is medium because unauthorized wiki modifications could impact team knowledge/documentation but typically lack the irreversibility of Destructive actions or financial impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_wiki' indicates modification of wiki documentation/content. No description provided, but context shows this is part of TAPD project management platform where wiki updates would modify project documentation.

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Verdict

update_wiki Rate-limited

update_wiki 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": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_wiki_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_wiki

What does the update_wiki tool do? +

update_wiki. It is categorised as a Write tool in the TAPD 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? +

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

What risk level is update_wiki? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_wiki? +

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

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

update_wiki is provided by the TAPD MCP Server MCP server (ken19990709/mcp-server-for-tapd). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.