agents_add_file

SERVERDialogbrain SOURCEhttps://api.dialogbrain.com/mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 22 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-saloprj-dialogbrain/agents-add-file.md

WHAT IT DOES

What agents_add_file does on Dialogbrain

AI agents use agents_add_file to create or update resources in Dialogbrain, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Dialogbrain environment.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`file_id`	integer	Yes	file_id returned by files_upload or files_ingest
`agent_id`	integer	Yes	ID of the agent to attach the file to

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why agents_add_file is rated Medium

This tool creates/adds files to an agent's knowledge base, which is a reversible data modification (files can presumably be removed later). It does not execute code, delete data irreversibly, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Attach a file to this agent's private knowledge' — this creates/adds data to an agent's knowledge base.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs agents_add_file safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Dialogbrain, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For agents_add_file, this is the rule to start with:

agents_add_file Rate-limited

agents_add_file stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "agents_add_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "agents_add_file_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Dialogbrain, apply this rule, and every agents_add_file call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about agents_add_file

What does the agents_add_file tool do? +

Attach a file to this agent's private knowledge (agent-specific files, not shared with other agents). Workflow: 1. Upload the file with files_upload (pass source_url for remote files) 2. Index it with files_ingest (pass the file_id) 3. Call this tool with agent_id + file_id Returns chunk_count — shows 0 while still processing. Call agents.list_files later to see the final chunk count once indexing completes. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Dialogbrain MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does agents_add_file accept? +

agents_add_file accepts 2 parameters: file_id, agent_id. Required: file_id, agent_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on agents_add_file? +

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

What risk level is agents_add_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit agents_add_file? +

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

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

agents_add_file is provided by the Dialogbrain MCP server (https://api.dialogbrain.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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