batch_ingest_tool · Alaya MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What batch_ingest_tool does on Alaya

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why batch_ingest_tool needs a policy

This tool creates/writes new notes or content into the knowledge vault by ingesting external sources (URLs, PDFs, markdown files). It is a bulk write operation that stores multiple pieces of content. While large-scale, ingestion is generally reversible (ingested notes can be deleted), so it doesn't rise to Destructive.

From the tool's definition Ingest multiple URLs, PDFs, or markdown files in one call

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

batch_ingest_tool Rate-limited

batch_ingest_tool 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": {
    "batch_ingest_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "batch_ingest_tool_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Alaya, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about batch_ingest_tool

What does the batch_ingest_tool tool do? +

Ingest multiple URLs, PDFs, or markdown files in one call. Per-source errors don't abort the batch. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Alaya MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on batch_ingest_tool? +

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

What risk level is batch_ingest_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit batch_ingest_tool? +

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

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

batch_ingest_tool is provided by the Alaya MCP server (luke-kucing/alaya). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.