update_my_action_variable

Update the value (and optionally the name) of an Actions variable of the authenticated user

SERVERForgejo SOURCEsqcows/forgejo-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/sqcows-forgejo-mcp/update-my-action-variable.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_my_action_variable does on Forgejo

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

RISK

Why update_my_action_variable is rated Medium

Modifies user-owned Actions variables reversibly; enables CI/CD configuration changes that could affect automated workflows.

From the tool's definition Update the value of an Actions variable of the authenticated user

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_my_action_variable safely

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

update_my_action_variable Rate-limited

update_my_action_variable 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_my_action_variable": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_my_action_variable_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 Forgejo, apply this rule, and every update_my_action_variable call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_my_action_variable

What does the update_my_action_variable tool do? +

Update the value (and optionally the name) of an Actions variable of the authenticated user. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Forgejo 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_my_action_variable? +

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

What risk level is update_my_action_variable? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_my_action_variable? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_my_action_variable 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_my_action_variable completely? +

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

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

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