Medium Risk

sync_global_doc

Create/update a global shared document.

How to control sync_global_doc ↓

What sync_global_doc does on N2n Nexus

AI agents use sync_global_doc to create or update resources in N2n Nexus — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your N2n Nexus environment.

Medium Risk

Why sync_global_doc needs a policy

The tool creates or modifies documents, which is characteristic of Write category. While it affects shared state across multiple AI assistants in the collaboration hub, the operations are reversible (documents can be updated again or rolled back).

From the tool's definition Tool name and description state 'Create/update a global shared document' — these are write operations that reversibly modify shared data.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access sync_global_doc gives an agent:

How to control sync_global_doc

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and N2n Nexus, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for sync_global_doc:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "sync_global_doc": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sync_global_doc_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

sync_global_doc 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.

  1. Create a free account and register N2n Nexus — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about sync_global_doc

What does the sync_global_doc tool do? +

Create/update a global shared document. It is categorised as a Write tool in the N2n Nexus MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on sync_global_doc? +

Register the N2n Nexus MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sync_global_doc: 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 N2n Nexus. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sync_global_doc? +

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

Can I rate-limit sync_global_doc? +

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

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

sync_global_doc is provided by the N2n Nexus MCP server (n2ns/n2n-nexus). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every N2n Nexus tool call.

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