update_pbi_detail · Vacklogen MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_pbi_detail does on Vacklogen

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_pbi_detail needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data (updating PBI development status) in a reversible manner. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), involve financial transactions (Financial), or move money. The modification is reversible—status can be updated again.

From the tool's definition Tool name "update_pbi_detail" and description "Update the development progress status (dev_status) of a PBI" indicate modification of existing data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_pbi_detail Rate-limited

update_pbi_detail 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_pbi_detail": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_pbi_detail_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 Vacklogen, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_pbi_detail

What does the update_pbi_detail tool do? +

Update the development progress status (dev_status) of a PBI. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Vacklogen 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_pbi_detail? +

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

What risk level is update_pbi_detail? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_pbi_detail? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_pbi_detail 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_pbi_detail completely? +

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

update_pbi_detail is provided by the Vacklogen MCP server (vacklogen-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.