upload_case_document · Mycase MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What upload_case_document does on Mycase

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why upload_case_document needs a policy

Uploading a document creates new data (or modifies case contents) in a reversible manner—documents can be deleted or replaced. This is a Write operation rather than Read (no retrieval), Execute (no command execution), Destructive (upload itself is not irreversible), Financial (no money movement), or Other.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'upload_case_document' and description 'Upload a document directly to a case' indicate file/document creation or modification within a case management system.

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Verdict

upload_case_document Rate-limited

upload_case_document 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": {
    "upload_case_document": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "upload_case_document_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about upload_case_document

What does the upload_case_document tool do? +

Upload a document directly to a case. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mycase MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on upload_case_document? +

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

What risk level is upload_case_document? +

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

Can I rate-limit upload_case_document? +

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

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

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