qf_record_update · Qingflow MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What qf_record_update does on Qingflow

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why qf_record_update needs a policy

This tool patches/updates a single record identified by applyId with new values. Updates are reversible modifications (the original state can be restored by reverting changes or patching back), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'qf_record_update' and description 'Patch one record' indicate modification of existing data. The term 'patch' and 'update' are standard Write operations that create or modify data reversibly.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

qf_record_update Rate-limited

qf_record_update 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": {
    "qf_record_update": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "qf_record_update_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about qf_record_update

What does the qf_record_update tool do? +

Patch one record by applyId with explicit answers or ergonomic fields mapping. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Qingflow MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on qf_record_update? +

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

What risk level is qf_record_update? +

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

Can I rate-limit qf_record_update? +

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

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

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