html_upload · Llama MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What html_upload does on Llama

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why html_upload needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by uploading/replacing HTML content for a deal. It is a Write operation because it changes deal information without permanently deleting or destroying data, and carries medium severity due to potential for overwriting important deal documentation or introducing malicious HTML content into the platform.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'html_upload' and description 'Upload (PUT) a new HTML version for a SPECIFIC DEAL' indicate a create/modify operation via HTTP PUT method. The tool modifies deal content by uploading a new HTML version.

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Verdict

html_upload Rate-limited

html_upload 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": {
    "html_upload": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "html_upload_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about html_upload

What does the html_upload tool do? +

Upload (PUT) a new HTML version for a SPECIFIC DEAL. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Llama MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on html_upload? +

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

What risk level is html_upload? +

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

Can I rate-limit html_upload? +

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

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

html_upload is provided by the Llama MCP server (llama-ventures/llama-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.