update_instance

Update a Linode instance

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-instance.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_instance does on Linode MCP Server

AI agents use update_instance 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_instance is rated Medium

The tool creates or modifies data reversibly without permanently destroying resources, placing it in the Write category. Severity is high because misconfigured instance updates in a production environment could cause service disruptions, resource allocation errors, or unintended configuration changes affecting live infrastructure and dependent services.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_instance' and description 'Update a Linode instance' indicate modification of cloud infrastructure configuration. This modifies existing compute resources reversibly (as opposed to deletion).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_instance 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_instance, this is the rule to start with:

update_instance Rate-limited

update_instance 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_instance": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_instance_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_instance call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_instance

What does the update_instance tool do? +

Update a Linode instance. 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_instance? +

Register the Linode MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_instance: 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_instance? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_instance? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_instance 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_instance completely? +

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

update_instance 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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