nc_auth_provision_access · Nextcloud MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What nc_auth_provision_access does on Nextcloud MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why nc_auth_provision_access needs a policy

The name 'nc_auth_provision_access' strongly suggests this tool provisions (creates or grants) authentication access/credentials to a Nextcloud instance. Provisioning access is a Write operation (creating authorization grants/tokens/scopes). It could also involve OAuth2 scope assignment based on the server description mentioning OAuth2.

From the tool's definition Tool description is empty and uninformative; classification based on tool name 'nc_auth_provision_access' and sibling tools 'provision_nextcloud_access' and 'revoke_nextcloud_access'

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

nc_auth_provision_access Rate-limited

nc_auth_provision_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": {
    "nc_auth_provision_access": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "nc_auth_provision_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 Nextcloud MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about nc_auth_provision_access

What does the nc_auth_provision_access tool do? +

nc_auth_provision_access. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Nextcloud 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 nc_auth_provision_access? +

Register the Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for nc_auth_provision_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 Nextcloud MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is nc_auth_provision_access? +

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

Can I rate-limit nc_auth_provision_access? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the nc_auth_provision_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 nc_auth_provision_access completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for nc_auth_provision_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 nc_auth_provision_access? +

nc_auth_provision_access is provided by the Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server (no-smoke/nextcloud-mcp-comprehensive). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.