manage_attachments · Odoo- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What manage_attachments does on Odoo-MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why manage_attachments needs a policy

Managing attachments typically involves creating, updating, or removing file associations with records—all Write operations. However, severity is elevated to 'high' rather than 'medium' because: (1) attachments in ERP systems often contain sensitive business documents; (2) uncontrolled attachment management could lead to unauthorized data exposure or replacement; (3) the Odoo context involves employee records and…

From the tool's definition Tool name 'manage_attachments' and description 'Manage record attachments' indicates creation, modification, or attachment of files to Odoo records.

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Verdict

manage_attachments Rate-limited

manage_attachments 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": {
    "manage_attachments": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "manage_attachments_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about manage_attachments

What does the manage_attachments tool do? +

Manage record attachments. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Odoo-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 manage_attachments? +

Register the Odoo- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for manage_attachments: 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 Odoo-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is manage_attachments? +

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

Can I rate-limit manage_attachments? +

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

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

manage_attachments is provided by the Odoo- MCP server (ridrisa/odoo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.