quire.uploadTaskAttachment · Quire MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What quire.uploadTaskAttachment does on Quire MCP Server

AI agents use quire.uploadTaskAttachment to create or update resources in Quire MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Quire MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why quire.uploadTaskAttachment needs a policy

Uploading a file attachment is a Write operation: it creates a new, reversible resource within the task. The file can be deleted or replaced later. While it modifies task state, the effect is not destructive (data is not irreversibly deleted), not financial, and not execution of arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'upload' and description states 'Upload a file attachment to a task' — this creates a new attachment object/resource associated with a task.

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Verdict

quire.uploadTaskAttachment Rate-limited

quire.uploadTaskAttachment 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": {
    "quire.uploadTaskAttachment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "quire.uploadtaskattachment_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about quire.uploadTaskAttachment

What does the quire.uploadTaskAttachment tool do? +

Upload a file attachment to a task. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Quire MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on quire.uploadTaskAttachment? +

Register the Quire MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for quire.uploadTaskAttachment: 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 Quire MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is quire.uploadTaskAttachment? +

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

Can I rate-limit quire.uploadTaskAttachment? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the quire.uploadTaskAttachment 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 quire.uploadTaskAttachment completely? +

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

quire.uploadTaskAttachment is provided by the Quire MCP Server MCP server (jacob-hartmann/quire-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.