add_feed
Subscribe to a new RSS feed by URL, optionally placing it in a folder.
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What add_feed does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server
AI agents use add_feed to create or update resources in AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server environment.
Why add_feed is rated Medium
This tool creates a new RSS feed subscription, which is a reversible modification to the user's feed list. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, move money, or have destructive effects. The blast radius of misuse is limited to unwanted feed subscriptions that can be easily removed. Severity is low because subscribing to feeds is a benign operation with minimal security or operational impact.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'add_feed' and description states 'Subscribe to a new RSS feed by URL, optionally placing it in a folder.' The verb 'Subscribe' and 'add' indicate creation of a new feed subscription resource.
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The rule that runs add_feed safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For add_feed, this is the rule to start with:
add_feed 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server, apply this rule, and every add_feed call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about add_feed
Subscribe to a new RSS feed by URL, optionally placing it in a folder. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_feed: 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 AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server. Nothing to install.
add_feed 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 add_feed 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 add_feed. 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.
add_feed is provided by the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server (elgorro/aiquila). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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