update_keyword_watchlist · Outx MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_keyword_watchlist does on Outx

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_keyword_watchlist needs a policy

This tool updates mutable attributes of a keyword watchlist (name, fetch frequency, enabled/disabled state, webhook URL, keywords, labels). These are reversible modifications that change data state but do not irreversibly delete resources or execute arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition update_keyword_watchlist 'Patch any fields (name, fetchFreqInHours, disable, slack_webhook_url, keywords, labels)' — the tool modifies existing watchlist configuration data reversibly.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_keyword_watchlist Rate-limited

update_keyword_watchlist 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_keyword_watchlist": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_keyword_watchlist_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL →

Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Outx, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_keyword_watchlist

What does the update_keyword_watchlist tool do? +

Update a keyword watchlist. Patch any fields (name, fetchFreqInHours, disable, slack_webhook_url, keywords, labels), OR pass. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Outx 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_keyword_watchlist? +

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

What risk level is update_keyword_watchlist? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_keyword_watchlist? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_keyword_watchlist 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_keyword_watchlist completely? +

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

update_keyword_watchlist is provided by the Outx MCP server (outx-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.