copy-document

Copy a document to a new location. Returns the new document

SERVERMcp Dev SOURCE@umbraco-cms/mcp-dev

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What copy-document does on Mcp Dev

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

RISK

Why copy-document is rated Medium

Copying a document in Umbraco CMS creates new content but is reversible (the copy can be deleted). This is a Write operation rather than Execute because it doesn't run arbitrary code or trigger unpredictable external effects; it's a bounded, predictable data creation action.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Copy a document to a new location. Returns the new document' — copying creates a new document resource in the CMS, which is a reversible modification operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs copy-document safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Dev, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For copy-document, this is the rule to start with:

copy-document Rate-limited

copy-document 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": {
    "copy-document": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "copy-document_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp Dev, apply this rule, and every copy-document call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about copy-document

What does the copy-document tool do? +

Copy a document to a new location. Returns the new document. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Dev MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on copy-document? +

Register the Mcp Dev MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for copy-document: 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 Dev. Nothing to install.

What risk level is copy-document? +

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

Can I rate-limit copy-document? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the copy-document 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 copy-document completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for copy-document. 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 copy-document? +

copy-document is provided by the Mcp Dev MCP server (@umbraco-cms/mcp-dev). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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