swagger_update_document

SERVERSmartBear MCP SOURCESmartBear/smartbear-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 41 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/smartbear-mcp/swagger-update-document.md

WHAT IT DOES

What swagger_update_document does on SmartBear MCP

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`type`	string	—	Content type - 'html' for HTML content or 'markdown' for Markdown content
`source`	string	—	Source of the document content - 'internal' allows to edit content in both UI and API, 'external' enables editing only via API.
`content`	string	—	The document content to update (HTML or Markdown based on document type)
`documentId`	string	Yes	Document UUID - unique identifier for the document

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why swagger_update_document is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by updating document content and metadata. It does not delete data (would be Destructive), execute arbitrary code (would be Execute), or move money (would be Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states 'Update the content or source of an existing document.' Parameters allow modification of document content via 'content' parameter and source configuration.

Risk signalsAccepts raw HTML/template content (content)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs swagger_update_document safely

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

swagger_update_document Rate-limited

swagger_update_document 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": {
    "swagger_update_document": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "swagger_update_document_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 SmartBear MCP, apply this rule, and every swagger_update_document call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about swagger_update_document

What does the swagger_update_document tool do? +

Update the content or source of an existing document. Supports both HTML and Markdown content types. Parameters: - documentId (string) *required*: Document UUID - unique identifier for the document - content (string): The document content to update (HTML or Markdown based on document type) - type (enum): Content type - 'html' for HTML content or 'markdown' for Markdown content - source (enum): Source of the document content - 'internal' allows to edit content in both UI and API, 'external' enables editing only via API. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SmartBear MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does swagger_update_document accept? +

swagger_update_document accepts 4 parameters: type, source, content, documentId. Required: documentId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on swagger_update_document? +

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

What risk level is swagger_update_document? +

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

Can I rate-limit swagger_update_document? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the swagger_update_document 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 swagger_update_document completely? +

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

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

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