indexfoundry_connect_url · IndexFoundry MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What indexfoundry_connect_url does on IndexFoundry MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why indexfoundry_connect_url needs a policy

The tool performs a Write operation because it fetches external content and stores it durably in the IndexFoundry system. While fetching is Read-like, the storage component makes this a data creation/modification action.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it will 'Fetch a single URL and store raw content', indicating both retrieval and persistent storage/modification of data in the vector database system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

indexfoundry_connect_url Rate-limited

indexfoundry_connect_url 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": {
    "indexfoundry_connect_url": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "indexfoundry_connect_url_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 IndexFoundry MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about indexfoundry_connect_url

What does the indexfoundry_connect_url tool do? +

Fetch a single URL and store raw content. Supports domain allowlisting, timeout configuration, and content validation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the IndexFoundry MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on indexfoundry_connect_url? +

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

What risk level is indexfoundry_connect_url? +

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

Can I rate-limit indexfoundry_connect_url? +

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

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

indexfoundry_connect_url is provided by the IndexFoundry MCP server (mnehmos/mnehmos.index-foundry.mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.