refmd-update-document-content · RefMD MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What refmd-update-document-content does on RefMD MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why refmd-update-document-content needs a policy

This tool modifies document content reversibly—the previous content can be recovered via version history or backups typical of document management systems. It does not delete data (which would be Destructive) nor execute arbitrary code (which would be Execute).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Overwrite the Markdown body of a RefMD document,' which is a reversible modification operation. The word 'Overwrite' indicates content modification rather than deletion.

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Verdict

refmd-update-document-content Rate-limited

refmd-update-document-content 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": {
    "refmd-update-document-content": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "refmd-update-document-content_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 RefMD MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about refmd-update-document-content

What does the refmd-update-document-content tool do? +

Overwrite the Markdown body of a RefMD document. It is categorised as a Write tool in the RefMD 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 refmd-update-document-content? +

Register the RefMD MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for refmd-update-document-content: 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 RefMD MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is refmd-update-document-content? +

refmd-update-document-content is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit refmd-update-document-content? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the refmd-update-document-content 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 refmd-update-document-content completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for refmd-update-document-content. 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 refmd-update-document-content? +

refmd-update-document-content is provided by the RefMD MCP Server MCP server (refmdio/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.