doc2x_download_url_to_file · Doc2x MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What doc2x_download_url_to_file does on Doc2x MCP Server

AI agents use doc2x_download_url_to_file to create or update resources in Doc2x MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Doc2x MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why doc2x_download_url_to_file needs a policy

This tool writes data from a remote URL to a local file path. It creates or modifies a local file, making it a Write operation. It is reversible (the file can be deleted), so it does not qualify as Destructive. Misuse could overwrite important local files, hence medium severity.

From the tool's definition Download a Doc2x-provided URL ... to a local file path

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

doc2x_download_url_to_file Rate-limited

doc2x_download_url_to_file 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": {
    "doc2x_download_url_to_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "doc2x_download_url_to_file_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 Doc2x MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about doc2x_download_url_to_file

What does the doc2x_download_url_to_file tool do? +

Download a Doc2x-provided URL (e.g. from doc2x_convert_export_result) to a local file path. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Doc2x 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 doc2x_download_url_to_file? +

Register the Doc2x MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for doc2x_download_url_to_file: 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 Doc2x MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is doc2x_download_url_to_file? +

doc2x_download_url_to_file is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit doc2x_download_url_to_file? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the doc2x_download_url_to_file 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 doc2x_download_url_to_file completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for doc2x_download_url_to_file. 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 doc2x_download_url_to_file? +

doc2x_download_url_to_file is provided by the Doc2x MCP Server MCP server (noedgeai/doc2x-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.