update_plugin · Smokeball MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_plugin does on Smokeball

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_plugin needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly (update operation), fitting the Write category. Severity is high because plugins in a practice management system can influence billing, client data handling, and workflow automation—affecting many law firm operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_plugin' and description 'Update a plugin's details' indicate modification of existing data. In the context of a law firm practice management system (Smokeball), plugins likely extend or customize core functionality.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_plugin Rate-limited

update_plugin 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_plugin": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_plugin_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_plugin

What does the update_plugin tool do? +

Update a plugin's details. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Smokeball 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_plugin? +

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

What risk level is update_plugin? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_plugin? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_plugin 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_plugin completely? +

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

update_plugin is provided by the Smokeball MCP server (rosenadvertising/smokeball-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.