update_preferences · IIITH Mess MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_preferences does on IIITH Mess MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_preferences needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies user data reversibly (Write category). It is not destructive since preference updates can be undone by updating again. It is not execute/read/financial since it concerns configuration rather than code execution, data retrieval, or payments.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'update_preferences' with description 'Update your preferences'. In the context of a meal management system, preferences typically include dietary restrictions, meal choices, allergies, delivery preferences, or similar user-configurable settings.

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Verdict

update_preferences Rate-limited

update_preferences 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_preferences": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_preferences_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 IIITH Mess MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_preferences

What does the update_preferences tool do? +

Update your preferences. It is categorised as a Write tool in the IIITH Mess 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_preferences? +

Register the IIITH Mess MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_preferences: 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 IIITH Mess MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_preferences? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_preferences? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_preferences 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_preferences completely? +

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

update_preferences is provided by the IIITH Mess MCP Server MCP server (njp6969/iiith-mess-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.