application-update · Dokploy MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What application-update does on Dokploy MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why application-update needs a policy

This tool modifies application configuration state within Dokploy but does not delete data (ruling out Destructive) or execute arbitrary code/deployments (ruling out Execute). It is a reversible data modification operation (Write category).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'application-update' and description 'Updates an existing application in Dokploy' indicate modification of existing data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

application-update Rate-limited

application-update 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": {
    "application-update": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "application-update_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about application-update

What does the application-update tool do? +

Updates an existing application in Dokploy. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Dokploy 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 application-update? +

Register the Dokploy MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for application-update: 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 Dokploy MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is application-update? +

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

Can I rate-limit application-update? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the application-update 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 application-update completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for application-update. 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 application-update? +

application-update is provided by the Dokploy MCP Server MCP server (limehawk/dokploy-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.