• AUDIT
  • REPORT
  • ACTION
  • SUMMARY

How to check automatic update settings with your AI

Connect Patchstack Security to your AI client once. After that, you can ask your agent to audit your site's update status instantly.

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Short answer

How do I check my automatic update settings?

Ask your AI to check your auto-update configurations using the Patchstack Security MCP. It will pull your current settings so you can see exactly which sites are set to update automatically. You'll get a clear breakdown of your security posture below.

Security status

Where your security data lands.

The AI pulls data directly from Patchstack Security to give you these specific outcomes.

AUDIT

Current update status

The AI uses get_autoupdate_settings to list which sites have auto-updates enabled or disabled. You get a clear list of your current configuration.

REPORT

Security gaps identified

Your agent flags any sites where critical updates are turned off. This helps you spot where your sites are vulnerable to known exploits.

ACTION

Human intervention needed

The AI identifies settings that require your manual review. It won't change your site settings, so you decide if a configuration needs a fix.

SUMMARY

Configuration overview

You get a high-level summary of your entire fleet's update readiness. This makes it easy to see if your security policy is actually being followed.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI handles the data retrieval so you don't have to log into multiple dashboards to check your status.

  1. Fetch settings

    Your agent reaches out to Patchstack Security to pull the latest configuration data for your connected sites.

    get_autoupdate_settings

  2. Analyze status

    The AI compares your current auto-update settings against your security requirements to find mismatches.

    get_autoupdate_settings

  3. Flag risks

    The agent highlights specific sites that are missing critical automatic patches.

    get_autoupdate_settings

  4. Present findings

    Your AI client displays the results in a readable format, showing you exactly what is enabled and what isn't.

    get_autoupdate_settings

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the security check immediately.

Starting points

These are basic ways to start. You can swap out specific site names or security terms to fit your needs.

Patchstack Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pbAHNAaeIu1IXetUa19j8RBe0jPKrO5Ase5C0MFd/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Patchstack capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "patchstack-security-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pbAHNAaeIu1IXetUa19j8RBe0jPKrO5Ase5C0MFd/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Check my automatic update settings for all my sites.

  • Which of my sites have auto-updates disabled in Patchstack Security?

  • Show me a summary of my current auto-update configurations.

  • Are there any sites where I should enable automatic updates for better security?

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change my update settings?

    No. The AI can only read your current settings using get_autoupdate_settings. You must manually change settings in your Patchstack dashboard.

  • 02

    Will this tool update my plugins automatically?

    No. This tool only checks if your existing auto-update settings are turned on or off. It does not trigger any updates itself.

  • 03

    How many sites can it check at once?

    The AI can check all sites that are currently connected to your Patchstack Security account.

  • 04

    Does the AI see my site passwords?

    No. The AI only accesses the specific configuration data provided by the Patchstack Security MCP.

  • 05

    Can I ask about specific plugins?

    Yes, you can ask your agent to look for specific update configurations related to your plugins if that data is available in your settings.

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