export_submissions

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why export_submissions needs a policy

Exporting submissions is a read operation that retrieves data and converts it to a format for download. No data is created, modified, or deleted. The blast radius is low since misuse would only expose submission data, not cause irreversible harm.

From the tool's definition 'Export form submissions in various formats' - retrieves/exports existing submission data without modifying or deleting anything

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access export_submissions gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control export_submissions

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Tally MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for export_submissions:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "export_submissions": {}
  }
}

export_submissions is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about export_submissions

What does the export_submissions tool do? +

Export form submissions in various formats. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Tally MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on export_submissions? +

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

What risk level is export_submissions? +

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

Can I rate-limit export_submissions? +

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

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

export_submissions is provided by the Tally MCP server (learnwithcc/tally-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Tally MCP tool call.

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