updateAppointmentType · Follow Up Boss MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What updateAppointmentType does on Follow Up Boss MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why updateAppointmentType needs a policy

The tool performs a reversible update operation on appointment type metadata within Follow Up Boss CRM. It changes configuration/data without deletion or destruction, fitting the Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'updateAppointmentType' and description states 'Update an appointment type' — this modifies existing data in the CRM system.

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Verdict

updateAppointmentType Rate-limited

updateAppointmentType 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": {
    "updateAppointmentType": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "updateappointmenttype_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about updateAppointmentType

What does the updateAppointmentType tool do? +

Update an appointment type. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Follow Up Boss MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on updateAppointmentType? +

Register the Follow Up Boss MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for updateAppointmentType: 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 Follow Up Boss MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is updateAppointmentType? +

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

Can I rate-limit updateAppointmentType? +

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

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

updateAppointmentType is provided by the Follow Up Boss MCP Server MCP server (nerdsnipe-inc/follow-up-boss-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.