automations_update_state · Vicarius vRx MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What automations_update_state does on Vicarius vRx MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why automations_update_state needs a policy

The tool uses PUT to update automation state, which is a write operation that modifies existing data. It's not destructive (state can be reverted), not financial, and not code execution—it's a targeted data modification. The high severity reflects that automations can control security-related processes; misuse could alter important automation workflows.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'automations_update_state' and description 'Updates automation state' via PUT method indicates data modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

automations_update_state Rate-limited

automations_update_state 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": {
    "automations_update_state": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "automations_update_state_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 Vicarius vRx MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about automations_update_state

What does the automations_update_state tool do? +

automations \u00b7 PUT /v1/automations/{id}/updateState \u2014 Updates automation state Required: id. Requires a JSON request body. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Vicarius vRx 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 automations_update_state? +

Register the Vicarius vRx MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for automations_update_state: 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 Vicarius vRx MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is automations_update_state? +

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

Can I rate-limit automations_update_state? +

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

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

automations_update_state is provided by the Vicarius vRx MCP Server MCP server (space-c0wboy/vicarius-vrx-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.