filters.updateFilter · Gojira MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What filters.updateFilter does on Gojira

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why filters.updateFilter needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly within Jira's filter system. Filters in Jira control access to and visibility of issues, so misconfiguring them could affect team workflows, but the action is reversible (filters can be updated again). It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or move money. It ranks as Write rather than Read (retrieves data) or Execute (triggers external operations).

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'updateFilter' which modifies an existing filter object. The description 'Update a filter' confirms a write operation that changes filter configuration or properties.

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Verdict

filters.updateFilter Rate-limited

filters.updateFilter 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": {
    "filters.updateFilter": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "filters.updatefilter_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about filters.updateFilter

What does the filters.updateFilter tool do? +

Update a filter. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Gojira MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on filters.updateFilter? +

Register the Gojira MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for filters.updateFilter: 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 Gojira. Nothing to install.

What risk level is filters.updateFilter? +

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

Can I rate-limit filters.updateFilter? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the filters.updateFilter 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 filters.updateFilter completely? +

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

filters.updateFilter is provided by the Gojira MCP server (windoze95/gojira-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.