batch_upload_documents · Filevine MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What batch_upload_documents does on Filevine

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why batch_upload_documents needs a policy

Batch uploading documents creates new data records in Filevine (a legal case management system) and is reversible via deletion or archival. This is a Write operation rather than Execute because it performs a standard data creation action without executing arbitrary code or commands.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'batch_upload_documents' and description 'Initiate a batch document upload' indicate creation/addition of documents to a case management system.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

batch_upload_documents Rate-limited

batch_upload_documents 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": {
    "batch_upload_documents": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "batch_upload_documents_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about batch_upload_documents

What does the batch_upload_documents tool do? +

Initiate a batch document upload. fields_json is a JSON object with upload details. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Filevine MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on batch_upload_documents? +

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

What risk level is batch_upload_documents? +

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

Can I rate-limit batch_upload_documents? +

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

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

batch_upload_documents is provided by the Filevine MCP server (rosenadvertising/filevine-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.