update_report · Sanka MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_report does on Sanka MCP Server

AI agents use update_report 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_report needs a policy

The tool modifies report/dashboard configurations and panel layouts, which are data structures that can be updated and reverted. This is a Write operation rather than Destructive since updates are typically reversible and don't permanently delete data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_report' combined with description stating it can 'update a Sanka report/dashboard and optionally replace panels' indicates reversible modification of data/configurations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_report Rate-limited

update_report 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_report": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_report_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_report

What does the update_report tool do? +

Update a Sanka report/dashboard and optionally replace panels. 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_report? +

Register the Sanka MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_report: 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_report? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_report? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_report 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_report completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_report. 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_report? +

update_report 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.