download_file

A write tool on the Allcanuse MCP server.

SERVERAllcanuse SOURCEra1nyxin/allcanuse-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/ra1nyxin-allcanuse-mcp/download-file.md

WHAT IT DOES

What download_file does on Allcanuse

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

RISK

Why download_file is rated Medium

A 'download_file' tool typically fetches a remote resource and writes it to the local filesystem. This constitutes a Write operation (creating/modifying local files). However, since the description is empty, there is uncertainty — it could also be Execute-level if it runs the downloaded file or Destructive if it overwrites critical files. Confidence is reduced accordingly.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'download_file'; description is empty and uninformative.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs download_file safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Allcanuse, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For download_file, this is the rule to start with:

download_file Rate-limited

download_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": {
    "download_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "download_file_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Allcanuse, apply this rule, and every download_file call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about download_file

What does the download_file tool do? +

download_file is a write tool on the Allcanuse MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Allcanuse MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on download_file? +

Register the Allcanuse MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for download_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 Allcanuse. Nothing to install.

What risk level is download_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit download_file? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the download_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 download_file completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for download_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 download_file? +

download_file is provided by the Allcanuse MCP server (ra1nyxin/allcanuse-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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