stateset_update_work_order

Updates a work order record

SERVERStateset SOURCEstateset/stateset-mcp-server

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/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-update-work-order.md

WHAT IT DOES

What stateset_update_work_order does on Stateset

AI agents use stateset_update_work_order 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.

RISK

Why stateset_update_work_order is rated Medium

The tool modifies/updates a work order record, which is a reversible operation that falls under the Write category. The severity is medium because unauthorized updates to work order records could affect operations, service delivery, and business processes, but the impact is narrower than destructive operations or financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'stateset_update_work_order' and description 'Updates a work order record' indicate modification of existing data without deletion.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs stateset_update_work_order 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_work_order, this is the rule to start with:

stateset_update_work_order Rate-limited

stateset_update_work_order 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": {
    "stateset_update_work_order": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "stateset_update_work_order_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 Stateset, apply this rule, and every stateset_update_work_order call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about stateset_update_work_order

What does the stateset_update_work_order tool do? +

Updates a work order record. 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.

How do I enforce a policy on stateset_update_work_order? +

Register the Stateset MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for stateset_update_work_order: 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.

What risk level is stateset_update_work_order? +

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

Can I rate-limit stateset_update_work_order? +

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

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

stateset_update_work_order 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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