update_delegation_default_roles

Update the default role assignment for delegate users

SERVERLinode MCP Server SOURCEtakashito/linode-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/takashito-linode-mcp-server/update-delegation-default-roles.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_delegation_default_roles does on Linode MCP Server

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

RISK

Why update_delegation_default_roles is rated Medium

This tool modifies role assignments for delegated users, which controls their permissions and access levels across Linode infrastructure. While reversible (Write category), the impact is high because incorrect role assignments could grant or revoke critical access to compute, database, and networking resources.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_delegation_default_roles' and description 'Update the default role assignment for delegate users' indicate modification of access control settings. This creates or modifies permission structures for delegated user accounts.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_delegation_default_roles safely

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

update_delegation_default_roles Rate-limited

update_delegation_default_roles 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_delegation_default_roles": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_delegation_default_roles_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 Linode MCP Server, apply this rule, and every update_delegation_default_roles call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_delegation_default_roles

What does the update_delegation_default_roles tool do? +

Update the default role assignment for delegate users. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Linode 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 update_delegation_default_roles? +

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

What risk level is update_delegation_default_roles? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_delegation_default_roles? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_delegation_default_roles 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_delegation_default_roles completely? +

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

update_delegation_default_roles is provided by the Linode MCP Server MCP server (takashito/linode-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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