update_product_status · Rebillia MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_product_status does on Rebillia MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_product_status needs a policy

This tool modifies product data (status field) but the changes are reversible — a product can be re-published, un-archived, or re-enabled. It does not delete data or cause irreversible loss. While it affects e-commerce operations (e.g., disabling a product removes it from sale), the action itself is not destructive and can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool performs a PUT operation to update product status to one of: published, archived, disabled. This is a state modification operation on product records.

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Verdict

update_product_status Rate-limited

update_product_status 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_product_status": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_product_status_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 Rebillia MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_product_status

What does the update_product_status tool do? +

Update a product status. PUT /products/{productId}/status. Required: status. Valid values: published, archived, disabled. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Rebillia 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_product_status? +

Register the Rebillia MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_product_status: 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 Rebillia MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_product_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_product_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_product_status 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_product_status completely? +

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

update_product_status is provided by the Rebillia MCP Server MCP server (rhinosaas/rebillia-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.