vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences

Update the current user UI preferences (theme, density, IDE, font, tab order, etc).

SERVERVibecontrols SOURCE@vibecontrols/mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 90 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/vibecontrols-mcp/vibecontrols-configuration-settings-update-preferences.md

WHAT IT DOES

What vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences does on Vibecontrols

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`theme`	string	—
`codeFont`	string	—
`uiDensity`	string	—
`codeFontSize`	number	—
`sidebarCollapsed`	boolean	—
`vibeIdeOverrides`	string	—	JSON blob
`vibeDetailTabOrder`	string	—	JSON blob
`defaultAgentForVibe`	string	—	JSON blob
`preferredIdeCommand`	string \| null	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences is rated Medium

An AI agent can call vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences faster than any human can review: one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Vibecontrols by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences safely

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

vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences Rate-limited

vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences 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": {
    "vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences_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 Vibecontrols, apply this rule, and every vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences

What does the vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences tool do? +

Update the current user UI preferences (theme, density, IDE, font, tab order, etc). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Vibecontrols MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences accept? +

vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences accepts 9 parameters: theme, codeFont, uiDensity, codeFontSize, sidebarCollapsed, vibeIdeOverrides, vibeDetailTabOrder, defaultAgentForVibe, preferredIdeCommand. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences? +

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

What risk level is vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences? +

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

Can I rate-limit vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences 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 vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences completely? +

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

vibecontrols_configuration_settings_update_preferences is provided by the Vibecontrols MCP server (@vibecontrols/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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