edit_http_function

SERVERWebcake Storefront SOURCEwebcake-storefront-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What edit_http_function does on Webcake Storefront

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

RISK

Why edit_http_function is rated Medium

This tool modifies existing HTTP function files on the storefront server. While it is reversible in principle (the file can be re-edited), it changes executable server-side code, which carries a high blast radius — a malicious or incorrect edit could break storefront functionality, introduce security vulnerabilities, or expose customer data.

From the tool's definition 'Edit the HTTP function file by function name — best for targeted changes (fix a bug, rename, add one function)'

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs edit_http_function safely

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

edit_http_function Rate-limited

edit_http_function 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": {
    "edit_http_function": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "edit_http_function_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 Webcake Storefront, apply this rule, and every edit_http_function call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about edit_http_function

What does the edit_http_function tool do? +

Edit the HTTP function file by function name — best for targeted changes (fix a bug, rename, add one function). For writing multiple new functions or major refactors, use update_http_function with full content instead. Actions: -. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Webcake Storefront MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on edit_http_function? +

Register the Webcake Storefront MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for edit_http_function: 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 Webcake Storefront. Nothing to install.

What risk level is edit_http_function? +

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

Can I rate-limit edit_http_function? +

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

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

edit_http_function is provided by the Webcake Storefront MCP server (webcake-storefront-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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