coolify.update_app · Coolify MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What coolify.update_app does on Coolify MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why coolify.update_app needs a policy

The tool modifies application configuration or state reversibly (update operation). While it could impact running applications, it does not irreversibly delete data (unlike coolify.delete_app) nor execute arbitrary code (unlike coolify.deploy_app). The severity is high because misconfigured application updates could disrupt services, but the operation is theoretically reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_app' and description 'Update an existing application' indicate modification of existing data. Context shows this is part of Coolify's app lifecycle control tools alongside deployment and management operations.

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Verdict

coolify.update_app Rate-limited

coolify.update_app 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": {
    "coolify.update_app": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "coolify.update_app_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Coolify MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about coolify.update_app

What does the coolify.update_app tool do? +

Update an existing application. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Coolify 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 coolify.update_app? +

Register the Coolify MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for coolify.update_app: 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 Coolify MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is coolify.update_app? +

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

Can I rate-limit coolify.update_app? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the coolify.update_app 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 coolify.update_app completely? +

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

coolify.update_app is provided by the Coolify MCP Server MCP server (thedurancode/coolify-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.