updateRecord · MCP Mingdao MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What updateRecord does on MCP Mingdao

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why updateRecord needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data in a reversible manner. The operation updates existing records rather than creating new ones or deleting them irreversibly. While 'update' operations can have side effects, they are non-destructive and reversible through subsequent updates or rollbacks, placing it in the Write category rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'updateRecord' with description '更新行记录' (update row record) indicates modification of existing data records.

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Verdict

updateRecord Rate-limited

updateRecord 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": {
    "updateRecord": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "updaterecord_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 Mingdao, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about updateRecord

What does the updateRecord tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on updateRecord? +

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

What risk level is updateRecord? +

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

Can I rate-limit updateRecord? +

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

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

updateRecord is provided by the MCP Mingdao MCP server (mingdaocloud/mcp-mingdao). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

updateRecord is one line of MCP Mingdao's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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