workboard_update_user_tool · MCP Workboard MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What workboard_update_user_tool does on MCP Workboard

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why workboard_update_user_tool needs a policy

This tool updates user records, which is a reversible modification operation. Without a description, we rely on the naming convention: 'update_user' clearly maps to Write rather than Read (no 'get'), Destructive (no 'delete'), Execute (no 'run'/'execute'), or Financial.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'workboard_update_user_tool' which explicitly indicates modification of user data. The 'update' verb combined with 'user' scope indicates a write operation that creates or modifies data reversibly.

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Verdict

workboard_update_user_tool Rate-limited

workboard_update_user_tool 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": {
    "workboard_update_user_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "workboard_update_user_tool_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about workboard_update_user_tool

What does the workboard_update_user_tool tool do? +

workboard_update_user_tool. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP Workboard MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on workboard_update_user_tool? +

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

What risk level is workboard_update_user_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit workboard_update_user_tool? +

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

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

workboard_update_user_tool is provided by the MCP Workboard MCP server (mcp-workboard-crunchtools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.