update_estimate

Update an existing estimate in Sanka. Attach uploaded file ids with

SERVERSanka MCP Server SOURCEsankahq/sanka-mcp

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/sankahq-sanka-mcp/update-estimate.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_estimate does on Sanka MCP Server

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

RISK

Why update_estimate is rated Medium

This tool modifies an existing estimate record reversibly—changes can be undone or overwritten through subsequent updates. It does not delete data (which would be Destructive) nor does it commit financial obligations (Financial), but it does alter business-critical data.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'update_estimate' and description states 'Update an existing estimate in Sanka.' The verb 'update' indicates modification of existing data. The ability to 'attach uploaded file ids' suggests the tool can modify record state and attachments.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_estimate safely

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

update_estimate Rate-limited

update_estimate 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_estimate": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_estimate_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 Sanka MCP Server, apply this rule, and every update_estimate call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_estimate

What does the update_estimate tool do? +

Update an existing estimate in Sanka. Attach uploaded file ids with. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Sanka 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_estimate? +

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

What risk level is update_estimate? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_estimate? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_estimate 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_estimate completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_estimate. 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_estimate? +

update_estimate is provided by the Sanka MCP Server MCP server (sankahq/sanka-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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