update_transition · Qontinui Web MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_transition does on Qontinui Web MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_transition needs a policy

This tool modifies existing automation workflow transitions, which are part of visual automation configurations. Updates are reversible changes that do not permanently delete data (making it Write rather than Destructive) and do not directly execute external operations (making it Write rather than Execute).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_transition' and description 'Update a state transition' indicate modification of workflow state transitions within automation configurations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_transition Rate-limited

update_transition 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_transition": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_transition_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 Qontinui Web MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_transition

What does the update_transition tool do? +

Update a state transition. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Qontinui Web MCP Server 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_transition? +

Register the Qontinui Web MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_transition: 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 Qontinui Web MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_transition? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_transition? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_transition 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_transition completely? +

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

update_transition is provided by the Qontinui Web MCP Server MCP server (qontinui/qontinui-web-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.