update_event_type · NeuronSearchLab MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_event_type does on NeuronSearchLab

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_event_type needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data in a reversible manner (event type configurations). It does not delete data irreversibly, execute arbitrary code, or handle financial transactions. The 'Update' operation is characteristic of Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_event_type' and description 'Update an existing event type' indicate modification of existing data records.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_event_type Rate-limited

update_event_type 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_event_type": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_event_type_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_event_type

What does the update_event_type tool do? +

Update an existing event type\. It is categorised as a Write tool in the NeuronSearchLab 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_event_type? +

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

What risk level is update_event_type? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_event_type? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_event_type 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_event_type completely? +

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

update_event_type is provided by the NeuronSearchLab MCP server (neuronsearchlab/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

update_event_type is one line of NeuronSearchLab'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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