confirm_batch_upload · Filevine MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What confirm_batch_upload does on Filevine

AI agents use confirm_batch_upload 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 confirm_batch_upload needs a policy

This tool finalizes a batch upload of documents, which modifies the state of the Filevine system by adding documents. This is a Write operation (creates data reversibly) rather than Execute, because it confirms an upload rather than executing arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'confirm_batch_upload' and description 'Confirm a batch document upload' indicate it commits a reversible write operation that creates/uploads documents to the case management system.

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Verdict

confirm_batch_upload Rate-limited

confirm_batch_upload 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": {
    "confirm_batch_upload": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "confirm_batch_upload_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about confirm_batch_upload

What does the confirm_batch_upload tool do? +

Confirm a batch document upload. fields_json is a JSON object. 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 confirm_batch_upload? +

Register the Filevine MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for confirm_batch_upload: 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 confirm_batch_upload? +

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

Can I rate-limit confirm_batch_upload? +

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

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

confirm_batch_upload 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.