<use_case> Updates rows in the specified table based on the given criteria. </use_case>
AI agents use update_rows to create or update resources in Zoho Analytics — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Zoho Analytics environment.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
orgId | string | — | The organization ID for the request, if applicable. This is a mandatory parameter for shared workspaces |
columns | object | Yes | A dictionary containing the column names and their new values for the update |
tableId | string | Yes | The ID of the table to be updated |
criteria | string | Yes | A string representing the criteria for selecting rows to update. Example criteria: "\"SalesTable\".\"Region\"='East'" |
workspaceId | string | Yes | The ID of the workspace where the table is located |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
This tool modifies data reversibly by updating rows in a table. It does not delete or destroy data (which would be Destructive), nor does it execute arbitrary code (which would be Execute).
From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_rows' and description 'Updates rows in the specified table based on the given criteria' explicitly indicate modification of existing data.
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<use_case> Updates rows in the specified table based on the given criteria. </use_case>. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Zoho Analytics MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
update_rows accepts 5 parameters: orgId, columns, tableId, criteria, workspaceId. Required: columns, tableId, criteria, workspaceId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Zoho Analytics MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_rows: 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 Zoho Analytics. Nothing to install.
update_rows is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_rows 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_rows. 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.
update_rows is provided by the Zoho Analytics MCP server (zoho-analytics-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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