update_enabled_tools · BotUyo MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_enabled_tools does on BotUyo MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_enabled_tools needs a policy

This tool modifies agent configuration by replacing enabled tools, which is reversible (another call can restore tools). However, it has significant blast radius: disabling critical tools could render an agent non-functional or cause operational disruption. The permission model (owner/admin/developer roles required) reflects medium-to-high sensitivity.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Set which tools are enabled for an agent. This REPLACES the current list of enabled tools.' The REPLACES keyword indicates modification of agent configuration that persists, and the all-caps emphasis shows this is a destructive…

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_enabled_tools Rate-limited

update_enabled_tools 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_enabled_tools": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_enabled_tools_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches BotUyo MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_enabled_tools

What does the update_enabled_tools tool do? +

Set which tools are enabled for an agent. This REPLACES the current list of enabled tools. Use list_available_tools to see the valid tool IDs for your tenant first. Requires role: owner, admin, or developer. It is categorised as a Write tool in the BotUyo 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_enabled_tools? +

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

What risk level is update_enabled_tools? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_enabled_tools? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_enabled_tools 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_enabled_tools completely? +

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

update_enabled_tools is provided by the BotUyo MCP Server MCP server (marcoar1/botuyo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.