adr_update_status · Mcp Adr MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What adr_update_status does on Mcp Adr

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why adr_update_status needs a policy

This tool modifies the state/metadata of an ADR record without deleting it or triggering external execution. Status changes are write operations that can be reverted. The severity is medium because misuse could corrupt important architectural decision records and affect team decision-making, but the data remains recoverable.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'adr_update_status' and description 'Change the status of an existing ADR' indicate modification of existing data. The action is reversible—changing a status can be undone by changing it again.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

adr_update_status Rate-limited

adr_update_status 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": {
    "adr_update_status": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "adr_update_status_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 Mcp Adr, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about adr_update_status

What does the adr_update_status tool do? +

Change the status of an existing ADR. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Adr MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on adr_update_status? +

Register the Mcp Adr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for adr_update_status: 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 Mcp Adr. Nothing to install.

What risk level is adr_update_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit adr_update_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the adr_update_status 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 adr_update_status completely? +

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

adr_update_status is provided by the Mcp Adr MCP server (mauriziomocci/mcp-adr). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.