upload_confluence_attachment · Mcp Atlassian MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What upload_confluence_attachment does on Mcp Atlassian

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why upload_confluence_attachment needs a policy

This tool creates new attachment data and modifies a Confluence page by adding content to it. The operation is reversible (the attachment can be deleted later), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Upload a file attachment to a Confluence page' — the 'upload' action creates or adds data to an existing page, modifying its state reversibly.

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Verdict

upload_confluence_attachment Rate-limited

upload_confluence_attachment 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": {
    "upload_confluence_attachment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "upload_confluence_attachment_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about upload_confluence_attachment

What does the upload_confluence_attachment tool do? +

Upload a file attachment to a Confluence page. The file should be provided as a base64-encoded string. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Atlassian MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on upload_confluence_attachment? +

Register the Mcp Atlassian MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for upload_confluence_attachment: 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 Mcp Atlassian. Nothing to install.

What risk level is upload_confluence_attachment? +

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

Can I rate-limit upload_confluence_attachment? +

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

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

upload_confluence_attachment is provided by the Mcp Atlassian MCP server (mcp-atlassian). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

upload_confluence_attachment is one line of Mcp Atlassian's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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