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What stateset_update_rma does on Stateset
AI agents use stateset_update_rma to create or update resources in Stateset, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Stateset environment.
Why stateset_update_rma is rated Medium
This tool modifies data (an RMA/Return Merchandise Authorization record) in a reversible manner. It does not delete, execute arbitrary operations, or trigger financial transactions. The blast radius is medium because incorrect RMA updates could affect order fulfillment and customer returns processes, but changes can typically be corrected.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'stateset_update_rma' with description 'Updates an existing RMA'. The verb 'Updates' indicates modification of existing data (an RMA record), which is reversible.
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The rule that runs stateset_update_rma safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Stateset, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For stateset_update_rma, this is the rule to start with:
stateset_update_rma 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Stateset, apply this rule, and every stateset_update_rma call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about stateset_update_rma
Updates an existing RMA. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Stateset MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Stateset MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for stateset_update_rma: 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 Stateset. Nothing to install.
stateset_update_rma is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the stateset_update_rma 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for stateset_update_rma. 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.
stateset_update_rma is provided by the Stateset MCP server (stateset/stateset-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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