copy_file

Copy a file or folder in Nextcloud

SERVERAIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server SOURCEelgorro/aiquila

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What copy_file does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server

AI agents use copy_file 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.

RISK

Why copy_file is rated Medium

Copying files creates new data reversibly without destroying originals, fitting the Write category. Severity is medium because while the action is reversible and non-destructive, unbounded copying could exhaust storage quotas or create duplicate sensitive data. High confidence due to explicit 'copy' semantics in both name and description.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'copy_file' and description 'Copy a file or folder in Nextcloud' indicate creation of a new data object (a file/folder copy) within Nextcloud's storage system.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs copy_file 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 copy_file, this is the rule to start with:

copy_file Rate-limited

copy_file 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": {
    "copy_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "copy_file_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server, apply this rule, and every copy_file call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about copy_file

What does the copy_file tool do? +

Copy a file or folder in Nextcloud. 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.

How do I enforce a policy on copy_file? +

Register the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for copy_file: 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.

What risk level is copy_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit copy_file? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the copy_file 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 copy_file completely? +

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

copy_file 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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