update_my_profile · Basis MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_my_profile does on Basis MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_my_profile needs a policy

This tool modifies user profile information in a reversible manner. It creates or updates data without deleting it irreversibly, without executing arbitrary code, and without moving funds. While the server provides financial and trading tools, this specific tool is limited to profile metadata updates, making it a straightforward Write operation with low severity due to its narrow scope and reversibility.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_my_profile' and description 'Update your profile' indicate modification of user profile data. The phrase 'One action per call' suggests a single, reversible write operation.

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Verdict

update_my_profile Rate-limited

update_my_profile 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_my_profile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_my_profile_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_my_profile

What does the update_my_profile tool do? +

Update your profile. One action per call. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Basis 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_my_profile? +

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

What risk level is update_my_profile? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_my_profile? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_my_profile 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_my_profile completely? +

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

update_my_profile is provided by the Basis MCP Server MCP server (launch-on-basis/mcp-ts). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.