doclea_import · Doclea MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What doclea_import does on Doclea MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why doclea_import needs a policy

This tool creates or adds records to the doclea persistent memory system. While not destructive (data can be modified/removed), and not read-only (it has side effects), it fits Write category as it reversibly modifies the stored knowledge base.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'doclea_import' and description 'Import content from markdown files or ADRs' indicates creation or ingestion of data into the persistent memory system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

doclea_import Rate-limited

doclea_import 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": {
    "doclea_import": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "doclea_import_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 Doclea MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about doclea_import

What does the doclea_import tool do? +

Import content from markdown files or ADRs (Architecture Decision Records). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Doclea MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on doclea_import? +

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

What risk level is doclea_import? +

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

Can I rate-limit doclea_import? +

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

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

doclea_import is provided by the Doclea MCP server (quanticstudios/doclea-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.