update_document_page · ClickUp MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_document_page does on ClickUp MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_document_page needs a policy

This tool modifies document content reversibly through editing operations (replace/append/prepend modes). It does not delete or destroy data (not Destructive), does not execute code or external operations (not Execute), and does not move money (not Financial). The primary action is content modification, which classifies as Write.

From the tool's definition Updates an existing page in a ClickUp document. Supports updating name, subtitle, and content with different edit modes (replace/append/prepend).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_document_page Rate-limited

update_document_page 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_document_page": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_document_page_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_document_page

What does the update_document_page tool do? +

Updates an existing page in a ClickUp document. Supports updating name, subtitle, and content with different edit modes (replace/append/prepend). It is categorised as a Write tool in the ClickUp MCP 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_document_page? +

Register the ClickUp MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_document_page: 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 ClickUp MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_document_page? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_document_page? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_document_page 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_document_page completely? +

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

update_document_page is provided by the ClickUp MCP server (twofeetup/clickup-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.