update_form_settings · Nettskjema MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_form_settings does on Nettskjema MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_form_settings needs a policy

This tool modifies form configuration settings but does not delete or irreversibly destroy data, nor does it execute code or move money. It falls squarely into Write category as a reversible modification. Severity is medium because misconfigured form settings could affect data collection, validation, or visibility, potentially impacting many form respondents, but the change is not irreversible and can be corrected.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_form_settings' and description 'Update form settings' indicate modification of existing data. The verb 'update' is characteristic of Write category tools that create or modify data reversibly.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_form_settings Rate-limited

update_form_settings 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_form_settings": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_form_settings_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 Nettskjema MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_form_settings

What does the update_form_settings tool do? +

Update form settings. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Nettskjema 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_form_settings? +

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

What risk level is update_form_settings? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_form_settings? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_form_settings 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_form_settings completely? +

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

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