eval_document_grounding · Multivon MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What eval_document_grounding does on Multivon

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why eval_document_grounding needs a policy

An AI agent can call eval_document_grounding faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Multivon by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

eval_document_grounding Rate-limited

eval_document_grounding 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": {
    "eval_document_grounding": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "eval_document_grounding_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about eval_document_grounding

What does the eval_document_grounding tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on eval_document_grounding? +

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

What risk level is eval_document_grounding? +

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

Can I rate-limit eval_document_grounding? +

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

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

eval_document_grounding is provided by the Multivon MCP server (multivon-ai/multivon-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.