update_api_version · Postman MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_api_version does on Postman

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_api_version needs a policy

This tool modifies API version data (likely metadata, description, status, or other properties) without permanent deletion or financial consequences. Updates are typically reversible through subsequent updates or rollbacks. While it affects data, the blast radius is limited to API versioning metadata rather than code execution or destructive operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_api_version' and description 'Update an API version' indicate modification of existing API version metadata/configuration.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_api_version Rate-limited

update_api_version 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_api_version": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_api_version_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_api_version

What does the update_api_version tool do? +

Update an API version. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Postman 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_api_version? +

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

What risk level is update_api_version? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_api_version? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_api_version 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_api_version completely? +

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

update_api_version is provided by the Postman MCP server (postmanv3/postman-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.