update_course_location · Eduframe MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_course_location does on Eduframe

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_course_location needs a policy

This tool modifies existing course location data reversibly. It is a Write operation because updates can typically be undone or corrected by issuing subsequent updates. The severity is medium because misuse could affect course scheduling and student experience, but the blast radius is limited to course location records (not financial transactions, cascading deletions, or code execution).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_course_location' and description 'Update a course location' indicate a modification operation on course data.

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Verdict

update_course_location Rate-limited

update_course_location 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_course_location": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_course_location_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 Eduframe, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_course_location

What does the update_course_location tool do? +

Update a course location. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Eduframe 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_course_location? +

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

What risk level is update_course_location? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_course_location? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_course_location 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_course_location completely? +

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

update_course_location is provided by the Eduframe MCP server (martijnpieters/eduframe-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.