update_invoice · Cliniko MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_invoice does on Cliniko MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_invoice needs a policy

The tool modifies existing invoice data (reversible update operation), placing it in the Write category rather than Financial—financial transactions typically involve money movement or commitments, not invoice record updates. However, severity is high due to the healthcare/practice management context where invoice tampering could affect billing accuracy and patient accounts.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_invoice' indicates modification of invoice records. Server context shows Cliniko is a practice management system handling financial and patient data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

update_invoice Rate-limited

update_invoice 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_invoice": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_invoice_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_invoice

What does the update_invoice tool do? +

update_invoice. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Cliniko 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_invoice? +

Register the Cliniko MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_invoice: 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 Cliniko MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_invoice? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_invoice? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_invoice 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_invoice completely? +

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

update_invoice is provided by the Cliniko MCP Server MCP server (yasboop/new-cliniko-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.