update_job · NGS360 MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_job does on NGS360 MCP Server

AI agents use update_job to create or update resources in NGS360 MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your NGS360 MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_job needs a policy

The name 'update_job' implies a write/modify operation on a job entity in the NGS360 bioinformatics platform. However, since the description is empty, the exact behavior is unknown. Based on naming conventions, this is most likely a reversible write operation. Confidence is low due to lack of description — it could potentially trigger job re-execution (Execute) or cancellation (Destructive).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_job' suggests modifying an existing job record; description is empty and uninformative.

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Verdict

update_job Rate-limited

update_job 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_job": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_job_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_job

What does the update_job tool do? +

update_job. It is categorised as a Write tool in the NGS360 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 update_job? +

Register the NGS360 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_job: 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 NGS360 MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_job? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_job? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_job 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_job completely? +

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

update_job is provided by the NGS360 MCP Server MCP server (ngs360/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

update_job is one line of NGS360 MCP Server'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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