update_family_base · BotUyo MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_family_base does on BotUyo MCP Server

AI agents use update_family_base 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_family_base needs a policy

This tool modifies shared configuration state for an agent family, affecting all variants derived from it. While reversible (a subsequent update could restore prior config), the blast radius is significant because re-materialization of every variant could disrupt running agents or alter their behavior unexpectedly.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_family_base' and description indicating it 'Replace[s] the shared base config of a family' and 're-materializes EVERY variant' — modifies configuration that cascades to multiple dependent resources.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_family_base Rate-limited

update_family_base 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_family_base": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_family_base_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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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_family_base

What does the update_family_base tool do? +

Replace the shared base config of a family. Re-materializes EVERY variant (the base is. 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_family_base? +

Register the BotUyo MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_family_base: 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_family_base? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_family_base? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_family_base 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_family_base completely? +

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

update_family_base 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.