crow_update_context_section

Update an existing crow.md section

SERVERCrow SOURCEkh0pper/crow

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/kh0pper-crow/crow-update-context-section.md

WHAT IT DOES

What crow_update_context_section does on Crow

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

RISK

Why crow_update_context_section is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data (a section within crow.md) in a reversible manner. It is a Write operation rather than Destructive because updates are typically reversible through subsequent writes or version control. It is not Read (no retrieval-only), Execute (not running code/commands), Financial (no money movement), or Destructive (not irreversible deletion).

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'update' and description states 'Update an existing crow.md section', indicating modification of data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs crow_update_context_section safely

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

crow_update_context_section Rate-limited

crow_update_context_section 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": {
    "crow_update_context_section": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "crow_update_context_section_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 Crow, apply this rule, and every crow_update_context_section call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about crow_update_context_section

What does the crow_update_context_section tool do? +

Update an existing crow.md section. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Crow MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on crow_update_context_section? +

Register the Crow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for crow_update_context_section: 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 Crow. Nothing to install.

What risk level is crow_update_context_section? +

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

Can I rate-limit crow_update_context_section? +

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

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

crow_update_context_section is provided by the Crow MCP server (kh0pper/crow). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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