download_document

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why download_document needs a policy

This tool retrieves and returns existing document data (bytes as base64) without modifying, deleting, or executing anything. It has no side effects beyond data retrieval. The severity is low because downloading documents poses minimal risk—the data was already uploaded to the system.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states it "Download[s] the raw binary of an uploaded document" and is "Useful for re-viewing or re-processing after upload." The verb 'download' and the lack of any modification, deletion, or execution language indicate a read…

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access download_document gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control download_document

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Afip, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for download_document:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "download_document": {}
  }
}

download_document is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about download_document

What does the download_document tool do? +

Download the raw binary of an uploaded document. Returns the bytes as base64 plus content_type. Useful for re-viewing or re-processing after upload. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Afip MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on download_document? +

Register the Mcp Afip MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for download_document: 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 Mcp Afip. Nothing to install.

What risk level is download_document? +

download_document is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit download_document? +

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

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

download_document is provided by the Mcp Afip MCP server (codespar/mcp-dev-latam). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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