docs_grant_access · Docs MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What docs_grant_access does on Docs MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why docs_grant_access needs a policy

This tool modifies access control permissions on a document, which is a reversible write operation. However, it carries high severity because improperly granting access could expose sensitive documents to unauthorized users, representing a significant confidentiality risk if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Grant access to a document for a user by email

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

docs_grant_access Rate-limited

docs_grant_access 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": {
    "docs_grant_access": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "docs_grant_access_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 MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about docs_grant_access

What does the docs_grant_access tool do? +

Grant access to a document for a user by email. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Docs 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 docs_grant_access? +

Register the Docs MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for docs_grant_access: 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 MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is docs_grant_access? +

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

Can I rate-limit docs_grant_access? +

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

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

docs_grant_access is provided by the Docs MCP Server MCP server (nic01asfr/docs-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.