smartsuite_update_my_work · SmartSuite MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What smartsuite_update_my_work does on SmartSuite MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why smartsuite_update_my_work needs a policy

This tool modifies data belonging to the authenticated user but does not irreversibly delete, execute arbitrary code, or move money. The incomplete description limits confidence slightly, but the 'update' verb clearly indicates Write-category behavior. Severity is medium because the blast radius depends on what data the user has access to update, but updates are generally reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'smartsuite_update_my_work' and description 'Update one of the authenticated user' indicate a modification operation. The verb 'update' is characteristic of Write category tools that create or modify data reversibly.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

smartsuite_update_my_work Rate-limited

smartsuite_update_my_work 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": {
    "smartsuite_update_my_work": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "smartsuite_update_my_work_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 SmartSuite MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about smartsuite_update_my_work

What does the smartsuite_update_my_work tool do? +

Update one of the authenticated user\. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SmartSuite 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 smartsuite_update_my_work? +

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

What risk level is smartsuite_update_my_work? +

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

Can I rate-limit smartsuite_update_my_work? +

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

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

smartsuite_update_my_work is provided by the SmartSuite MCP Server MCP server (smartsuitefoundry/smartsuite-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.