aap_update_project · AAP MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What aap_update_project does on AAP MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why aap_update_project needs a policy

This tool modifies Ansible Automation Platform project configuration in a reversible manner (PATCH updates, not destructive deletion). The blast radius is high because projects in enterprise automation platforms control infrastructure, deployments, and operational tasks—misconfigured projects could trigger unintended automation across systems.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'aap_update_project' combined with description 'Update an AAP project (PATCH)' indicates modification of existing data via HTTP PATCH method.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

aap_update_project Rate-limited

aap_update_project 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": {
    "aap_update_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "aap_update_project_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about aap_update_project

What does the aap_update_project tool do? +

Update an AAP project (PATCH). It is categorised as a Write tool in the AAP 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 aap_update_project? +

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

What risk level is aap_update_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit aap_update_project? +

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

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

aap_update_project is provided by the AAP MCP Server MCP server (srinivassrinu842/aap-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.