upsert_documents · Pocket MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What upsert_documents does on PocketMCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why upsert_documents needs a policy

This tool creates new documents or modifies existing ones in the local SQLite vector storage. Since upsert operations are reversible (documents can be updated again or deleted via the sibling delete_documents tool), this is Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'upsert_documents' and description 'Insert or update documents with text content' indicates reversible creation or modification of data. The upsert operation (insert or update) is characteristic of Write category tools.

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Verdict

upsert_documents Rate-limited

upsert_documents 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": {
    "upsert_documents": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "upsert_documents_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about upsert_documents

What does the upsert_documents tool do? +

Insert or update documents with text content. It is categorised as a Write tool in the PocketMCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on upsert_documents? +

Register the Pocket MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for upsert_documents: 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 PocketMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is upsert_documents? +

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

Can I rate-limit upsert_documents? +

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

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

upsert_documents is provided by the Pocket MCP server (kailash-sankar/pocketmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.