convert_content

Convert raw HTML or text content to markdown

SERVERContextForge MCP Gateway SOURCEjrmatherly/mcp-context-forge

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/jrmatherly-mcp-context-forge/convert-content.md

WHAT IT DOES

What convert_content does on ContextForge MCP Gateway

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

RISK

Why convert_content is rated Medium

This tool modifies data by transforming its format (HTML/text → markdown), making it a Write operation. The transformation is reversible and non-destructive. Severity is low because markdown conversion has minimal blast radius—the worst case is malformed output, not data loss or unauthorized access.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it converts content to markdown, which involves transforming and creating new formatted data. The verb 'convert' indicates a modification operation that produces a new output artifact.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs convert_content safely

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

convert_content Rate-limited

convert_content 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": {
    "convert_content": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "convert_content_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 ContextForge MCP Gateway, apply this rule, and every convert_content call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about convert_content

What does the convert_content tool do? +

Convert raw HTML or text content to markdown. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on convert_content? +

Register the ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for convert_content: 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 ContextForge MCP Gateway. Nothing to install.

What risk level is convert_content? +

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

Can I rate-limit convert_content? +

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

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

convert_content is provided by the ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP server (jrmatherly/mcp-context-forge). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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