Low Risk

chunk_text

Split text into overlapping chunks suitable for RAG/embedding pipelines. Configurable chunk size and overlap. Returns chunks with positional metadata.

Part of the Mcp File Processor MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call chunk_text to retrieve information from Mcp File Processor without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though chunk_text only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

io-github-intelagentstudios-mcp-file-processor.yaml
tools:
  chunk_text:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Mcp File Processor policy for all 6 tools.

Tool Name chunk_text
Category Read
Risk Level Low

Agents calling read-class tools like chunk_text have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the chunk_text tool do? +

Split text into overlapping chunks suitable for RAG/embedding pipelines. Configurable chunk size and overlap. Returns chunks with positional metadata.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp File Processor MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on chunk_text? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for chunk_text. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Mcp File Processor MCP server.

What risk level is chunk_text? +

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

Can I rate-limit chunk_text? +

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

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for chunk_text. 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 chunk_text? +

chunk_text is provided by the Mcp File Processor MCP server (@intelagent/mcp-file-processor). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Mcp File Processor

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
github.com/policylayer/intercept →
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