updatePipeline · Follow Up Boss MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What updatePipeline does on Follow Up Boss MCP Server

AI agents use updatePipeline 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 updatePipeline needs a policy

This tool modifies pipeline data in the CRM system but does not delete or destroy information (thus not Destructive), does not execute arbitrary code (thus not Execute), and does not move money (thus not Financial). Pipeline updates are reversible and represent standard Write operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'updatePipeline' and description 'Update a pipeline' indicate modification of existing data. The server description confirms 'CRUD operations' capability, with 'Update' being a reversible write operation on pipeline configuration data.

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Verdict

updatePipeline Rate-limited

updatePipeline 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": {
    "updatePipeline": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "updatepipeline_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 Follow Up Boss MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about updatePipeline

What does the updatePipeline tool do? +

Update a pipeline. 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 updatePipeline? +

Register the Follow Up Boss MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for updatePipeline: 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 updatePipeline? +

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

Can I rate-limit updatePipeline? +

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

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

updatePipeline 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.