insert_footnote · LLM2Docs (Unofficial) MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What insert_footnote does on LLM2Docs (Unofficial)

AI agents use insert_footnote to create or update resources in LLM2Docs (Unofficial) — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your LLM2Docs (Unofficial) environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why insert_footnote needs a policy

Inserting a footnote creates new content within a document and alters its structure, but this action is reversible (footnotes can be deleted). This falls under Write category rather than Read (it modifies rather than just retrieves) or Destructive (it does not irreversibly delete or overwrite data).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Insert a footnote in the document' — a footnote insertion modifies document content in a reversible manner.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

insert_footnote Rate-limited

insert_footnote 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": {
    "insert_footnote": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "insert_footnote_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 LLM2Docs (Unofficial), so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about insert_footnote

What does the insert_footnote tool do? +

Insert a footnote in the document. It is categorised as a Write tool in the LLM2Docs (Unofficial) MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on insert_footnote? +

Register the LLM2Docs (Unofficial) MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for insert_footnote: 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 LLM2Docs (Unofficial). Nothing to install.

What risk level is insert_footnote? +

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

Can I rate-limit insert_footnote? +

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

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

insert_footnote is provided by the LLM2Docs (Unofficial) MCP server (nomannayeem/google-docs-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.