ragflow_upload_document_tool · RAGFlow MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What ragflow_upload_document_tool does on RAGFlow MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ragflow_upload_document_tool needs a policy

The tool uploads documents into RAGFlow's knowledge base, which is a reversible write operation (documents can be deleted via 'ragflow_delete_chunk_tool'). While the tool description is empty, the name and server context clearly indicate document creation/ingestion. Confidence is reduced slightly due to missing tool description, but the name is sufficiently explicit.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ragflow_upload_document_tool' indicates document upload functionality. The server description mentions 'manage datasets, and handle document chunks', and the presence of sibling tools like 'ragflow_create_dataset_tool' and…

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Verdict

ragflow_upload_document_tool Rate-limited

ragflow_upload_document_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": {
    "ragflow_upload_document_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ragflow_upload_document_tool_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about ragflow_upload_document_tool

What does the ragflow_upload_document_tool tool do? +

ragflow_upload_document_tool. It is categorised as a Write tool in the RAGFlow MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on ragflow_upload_document_tool? +

Register the RAGFlow MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ragflow_upload_document_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 RAGFlow MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ragflow_upload_document_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit ragflow_upload_document_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ragflow_upload_document_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 ragflow_upload_document_tool completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ragflow_upload_document_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 ragflow_upload_document_tool? +

ragflow_upload_document_tool is provided by the RAGFlow MCP Server MCP server (migoxv/ragflow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.