fcrm_update_contact · FluentCommunity Manager MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What fcrm_update_contact does on FluentCommunity Manager

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why fcrm_update_contact needs a policy

This tool modifies contact data reversibly without deleting or destroying records. It falls under Write category as it creates or modifies data reversibly. Severity is medium because unauthorized contact data modification could affect user information and potentially compromise privacy or lead to miscommunication, but the impact is limited to one contact record unless bulk operations are involved.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states 'Update an existing FluentCRM contact', indicating modification of existing data.

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Verdict

fcrm_update_contact Rate-limited

fcrm_update_contact 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": {
    "fcrm_update_contact": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "fcrm_update_contact_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 FluentCommunity Manager, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about fcrm_update_contact

What does the fcrm_update_contact tool do? +

Update an existing FluentCRM contact. It is categorised as a Write tool in the FluentCommunity Manager MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on fcrm_update_contact? +

Register the FluentCommunity Manager MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for fcrm_update_contact: 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 FluentCommunity Manager. Nothing to install.

What risk level is fcrm_update_contact? +

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

Can I rate-limit fcrm_update_contact? +

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

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

fcrm_update_contact is provided by the FluentCommunity Manager MCP server (wplaunchify/fluent-community-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.