update_config_set

Set the update configuration. Currently supports changing the update train.

SERVERNasbridge SOURCEmaverick0628/nasbridge

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/nasbridge/update-config-set.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_config_set does on Nasbridge

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

RISK

Why update_config_set is rated Medium

The tool modifies system settings (update train configuration) rather than just reading data (Read), but does not delete data (Destructive) or execute arbitrary code (Execute). Update train configuration is a Write operation as it creates or modifies configuration state. Severity is medium because misconfiguring updates could impact system stability and security patch deployment, but the operation is reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool allows modifying TrueNAS SCALE system configuration through 'Set the update configuration' operation. The description explicitly states it changes 'the update train', which configures how system updates are applied.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_config_set safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Nasbridge, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For update_config_set, this is the rule to start with:

update_config_set Rate-limited

update_config_set 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_config_set": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_config_set_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Nasbridge, apply this rule, and every update_config_set call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_config_set

What does the update_config_set tool do? +

Set the update configuration. Currently supports changing the update train. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Nasbridge 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_config_set? +

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

What risk level is update_config_set? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_config_set? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_config_set 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_config_set completely? +

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

update_config_set is provided by the Nasbridge MCP server (maverick0628/nasbridge). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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