neptime_update_article · Neptime MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What neptime_update_article does on Neptime

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why neptime_update_article needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by updating article properties. It does not delete data (hence not Destructive), does not execute arbitrary code (hence not Execute), and does not involve financial transactions. The ownership constraint ('you own') further limits blast radius. Severity is low because article updates are easily reversible and localized to one user's content.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Update an article you own' with arguments allowing modification of title, description, text, tags, and category. Returns 'Updated article object' confirming reversible modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

neptime_update_article Rate-limited

neptime_update_article 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": {
    "neptime_update_article": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "neptime_update_article_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 Neptime, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about neptime_update_article

What does the neptime_update_article tool do? +

Update an article you own. Args: - article_id: Article ID (required) - title: New title (optional) - description: New description (optional) - text: New body text (optional) - tags: New tags (optional) - category: New category ID (optional) Returns: Updated article object. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Neptime MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on neptime_update_article? +

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

What risk level is neptime_update_article? +

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

Can I rate-limit neptime_update_article? +

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

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

neptime_update_article is provided by the Neptime MCP server (neptime-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.