update_workorders · Wpm Mcp Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_workorders does on Wpm Mcp Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_workorders needs a policy

The tool modifies work order records but does not delete, execute external code, or commit financial transactions. Updates are reversible through subsequent modification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_workorders' and description 'Updates a work order' indicates modification of existing data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_workorders Rate-limited

update_workorders 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_workorders": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_workorders_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_workorders

What does the update_workorders tool do? +

Updates a work order.\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>NOTE:</strong> Any field not included in the update request will be set to either an empty string or. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Wpm Mcp Server 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_workorders? +

Register the Wpm Mcp Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_workorders: 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 Wpm Mcp Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_workorders? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_workorders? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_workorders 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_workorders completely? +

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

update_workorders is provided by the Wpm Mcp Server MCP server (wpm-mcp-server-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.