extract_archive

Extract a zip archive in Nextcloud into a destination folder. Runs server-side.

SERVERAIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server SOURCEelgorro/aiquila

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 32 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What extract_archive does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server

AI agents invoke extract_archive to trigger actions in AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`archive`	string	Yes	Path to the .zip file (e.g., '/Documents/backup.zip')
`overwrite`	boolean	—	Whether to overwrite entries that already exist
`destination`	string	Yes	Folder to extract into (e.g., '/Documents/restored')

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why extract_archive is rated High

Extracting an archive runs a server-side operation that creates/overwrites potentially many files in a destination folder. It spans Write (creates files) and could overwrite existing data, but the primary action is triggering a server-side extraction process. Since it can overwrite existing files and create arbitrary file structures, it is more severe than a simple Write.

From the tool's definition Extract a zip archive in Nextcloud into a destination folder. Runs server-side.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (destination)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

extract_archive Rate-limited

extract_archive stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "extract_archive": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "extract_archive_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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 extract_archive call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about extract_archive

What does the extract_archive tool do? +

Extract a zip archive in Nextcloud into a destination folder. Runs server-side. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

What parameters does extract_archive accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on extract_archive? +

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

extract_archive is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit extract_archive? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the extract_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 extract_archive completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for extract_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 extract_archive? +

extract_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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