Medium Risk

managed_folder

Managed folder ops: list/get/contents/download/upload/delete_file.

Part of the Dataiku MCP server.

managed_folder can modify Dataiku MCP data, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents use managed_folder to create or modify resources in Dataiku MCP. Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call managed_folder repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. PolicyLayer's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach Dataiku MCP.

Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "managed_folder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "managed_folder_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access managed_folder gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so managed_folder only ever does what you allow.

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Other write tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: rate-limit and validate the arguments.

What does the managed_folder tool do? +

Managed folder ops: list/get/contents/download/upload/delete_file.. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Dataiku MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on managed_folder? +

Register the Dataiku MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for managed_folder: 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 Dataiku MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is managed_folder? +

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

Can I rate-limit managed_folder? +

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

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

managed_folder is provided by the Dataiku MCP server (clssck/Dataiku_MCP). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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