connectors_upload_raw · Phrase MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What connectors_upload_raw does on Phrase

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why connectors_upload_raw needs a policy

This tool creates new files in Google Drive, which is a reversible write operation (files can be deleted or overwritten). While it modifies the state of an external service (Google Drive), it does not irreversibly destroy data (Destructive) or execute arbitrary code (Execute).

From the tool's definition "Upload a local file to Google Drive" - the tool uploads and creates files in Google Drive, a data modification action.

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Verdict

connectors_upload_raw Rate-limited

connectors_upload_raw 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": {
    "connectors_upload_raw": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "connectors_upload_raw_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about connectors_upload_raw

What does the connectors_upload_raw tool do? +

Upload a local file to Google Drive through the Connectors API. Pass request.connectorUuid, request.configuration (usually {}), and request.path. Native Google Drive uploads want a FILE target path that includes the destination filename; as a convenience, this MCP wrapper also accepts a FOLDER path and rewrites it to a FILE target using request.name or the basename of file_path. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Phrase MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on connectors_upload_raw? +

Register the Phrase MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for connectors_upload_raw: 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 Phrase. Nothing to install.

What risk level is connectors_upload_raw? +

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

Can I rate-limit connectors_upload_raw? +

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

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

connectors_upload_raw is provided by the Phrase MCP server (phrase-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.