update_catalog_config · Playfab MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_catalog_config does on Playfab

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_catalog_config needs a policy

This tool modifies catalog configuration in PlayFab—a reversible write operation that affects game content metadata and structure. While serious (affects the game's content system), it is not destructive (changes can be undone), not financial, and not Execute (doesn't run arbitrary code).

From the tool's definition Updates the catalog configuration, including available ContentTypes and Tags

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Verdict

update_catalog_config Rate-limited

update_catalog_config 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_catalog_config": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_catalog_config_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 Playfab, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_catalog_config

What does the update_catalog_config tool do? +

Updates the catalog configuration, including available ContentTypes and Tags. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Playfab 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_catalog_config? +

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

What risk level is update_catalog_config? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_catalog_config? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_catalog_config 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_catalog_config completely? +

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

update_catalog_config is provided by the Playfab MCP server (@akiojin/playfab-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.