index_documentation · Docs Navigator MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What index_documentation does on Docs Navigator MCP - SUSE Edition

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why index_documentation needs a policy

This tool creates or updates a search index from documentation sources. It modifies stored data (the index) but does so reversibly — the index can be rebuilt or updated again. It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition 'Index documentation from specified sources' and 'run initially or to update the index'

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

index_documentation Rate-limited

index_documentation 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": {
    "index_documentation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "index_documentation_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 Docs Navigator MCP - SUSE Edition, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about index_documentation

What does the index_documentation tool do? +

Index documentation from specified sources for faster searching. This should be run initially or to update the index. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Docs Navigator MCP - SUSE Edition MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on index_documentation? +

Register the Docs Navigator MCP - SUSE Edition MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for index_documentation: 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 Docs Navigator MCP - SUSE Edition. Nothing to install.

What risk level is index_documentation? +

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

Can I rate-limit index_documentation? +

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

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

index_documentation is provided by the Docs Navigator MCP - SUSE Edition MCP server (mso-docs/docs-navigator-mcp-suse-edition). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.