update_record

A write tool on the Vultr MCP server.

SERVERVultr MCP SOURCErsp2k/mcp-vultr

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/rsp2k-mcp-vultr/update-record.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_record does on Vultr MCP

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

RISK

Why update_record is rated Medium

The tool updates records, which is a reversible modification operation. Given the Vultr infrastructure management context with DNS services, this most likely modifies DNS records. Update operations are categorized as Write. Severity is medium because misconfiguration could cause service disruptions or routing issues, though changes are reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_record' indicates modification of data. Context shows this server manages DNS records (sibling tool 'analyze_dns_records' confirms DNS management).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_record safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Vultr MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For update_record, this is the rule to start with:

update_record Rate-limited

update_record 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_record": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_record_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Vultr MCP, apply this rule, and every update_record call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_record

What does the update_record tool do? +

update_record is a write tool on the Vultr MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Vultr MCP 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_record? +

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

What risk level is update_record? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_record? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_record 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_record completely? +

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

update_record is provided by the Vultr MCP server (rsp2k/mcp-vultr). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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