export_space
Export space to file
Part of the Contentful MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents call export_space to perform operations in Contentful. While the risk category is not fully classified, applying a rate limit gives you visibility into how often the tool is called and prevents unexpected bursts of activity from autonomous agents.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON EXPORT_SPACE
Applying a policy to export_space gives you an audit trail of every call an AI agent makes. Even for low-risk tools, visibility into agent behaviour helps you debug issues, optimise workflows, and maintain compliance with your organisation's security requirements.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Apply a rate limit to control usage and monitor for unexpected behaviour.
tools:
export_space:
rules:
- action: allow
rate_limit:
max: 60
window: 60See the full Contentful policy for all 61 tools.
DETAILS
MORE CONTENTFUL TOOLS
space_to_space_migration_handler Other space_to_space_param_collection Other get_initial_context Read list_content_types Read get_content_type Read search_entries Read get_entry Read list_editor_interfaces Read SIMILAR OTHER TOOLS ON OTHER SERVERS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the export_space tool do?
Export space to file. It is categorised as a Other tool in the Contentful MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.
How do I enforce a policy on export_space?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for export_space. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Contentful MCP server.
What risk level is export_space?
export_space is a Other tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Can I rate-limit export_space?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the export_space rule in your Intercept 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 export_space completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for export_space. 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 export_space?
export_space is provided by the Contentful MCP server (@contentful/mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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