update_knowledgebase_using_text · XO MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_knowledgebase_using_text does on XO MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_knowledgebase_using_text needs a policy

The tool performs a reversible modification to a knowledge base by accepting text input and updating stored knowledge. This is Write-category (creates or modifies data reversibly), not Destructive since updates are generally reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_knowledgebase_using_text' directly indicates modification of knowledge base data with text input. The verb 'update' is explicitly Write-class behavior (creates or modifies data reversibly).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_knowledgebase_using_text Rate-limited

update_knowledgebase_using_text 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_knowledgebase_using_text": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_knowledgebase_using_text_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 XO MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_knowledgebase_using_text

What does the update_knowledgebase_using_text tool do? +

update_knowledgebase_using_text. It is categorised as a Write tool in the XO 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_knowledgebase_using_text? +

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

What risk level is update_knowledgebase_using_text? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_knowledgebase_using_text? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_knowledgebase_using_text 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_knowledgebase_using_text completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_knowledgebase_using_text. 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_knowledgebase_using_text? +

update_knowledgebase_using_text is provided by the XO MCP Server MCP server (sharmasuraj0123/xo-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.