bqe_update_quality_profile · Phrase MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What bqe_update_quality_profile does on Phrase

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why bqe_update_quality_profile needs a policy

This tool modifies existing data (a Quality Profile configuration) in a reversible manner. While it replaces settings that could affect quality evaluations, the change can be undone by updating the profile again with previous values. It is not destructive (no deletion), not financial, and not code execution—it is a straightforward data modification operation.

From the tool's definition The tool description explicitly states it 'Update[s] an existing Quality Profile' and 'Replaces both name and the list of AI Check UIDs'. The HTTP method is PUT, which is a standard write/update operation.

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Verdict

bqe_update_quality_profile Rate-limited

bqe_update_quality_profile 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": {
    "bqe_update_quality_profile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "bqe_update_quality_profile_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 Phrase, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about bqe_update_quality_profile

What does the bqe_update_quality_profile tool do? +

Update an existing Quality Profile in Phrase Quality Evaluator. Replaces both name and the list of AI Check UIDs. (PUT /v1/qualityProfiles/{uid}). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Phrase MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on bqe_update_quality_profile? +

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

What risk level is bqe_update_quality_profile? +

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

Can I rate-limit bqe_update_quality_profile? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the bqe_update_quality_profile 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 bqe_update_quality_profile completely? +

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

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