create_archive

Create a zip archive in Nextcloud from one or more files and/or folders. Runs server-side; not bound by MCP file-size limits.

SERVERAIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server SOURCEelgorro/aiquila

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 32 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/aiquila-nextcloud-mcp-server/create-archive.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_archive does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server

AI agents use create_archive 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.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`sources`	array	Yes	Paths of files/folders to include (e.g., ['/Documents/a.txt', '/Photos'])
`overwrite`	boolean	—	Whether to overwrite the destination if it already exists
`destination`	string	Yes	Path for the resulting .zip file (e.g., '/Documents/backup.zip')

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why create_archive is rated Medium

This tool creates new files (zip archives) reversibly—the archive can be deleted if needed and the original source files remain unchanged. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete existing data permanently, or move money. While the action modifies the file system by adding new content, it is fundamentally a write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a zip archive in Nextcloud from one or more files and/or folders.' The verb 'create' indicates a write operation that generates new data (the archive file) within Nextcloud storage.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (destination)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

create_archive Rate-limited

create_archive 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": {
    "create_archive": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_archive_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 create_archive call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_archive

What does the create_archive tool do? +

Create a zip archive in Nextcloud from one or more files and/or folders. Runs server-side; not bound by MCP file-size limits. 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.

What parameters does create_archive accept? +

create_archive accepts 3 parameters: sources, overwrite, destination. Required: sources, destination. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on create_archive? +

Register the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_archive: 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 create_archive? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_archive? +

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

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

create_archive 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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