move_item · Seafile MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What move_item does on Seafile MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why move_item needs a policy

The move_item tool modifies file locations and directory structure, which is a reversible write operation. It does not irreversibly delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), handle financial transactions (Financial), or merely query data (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Move a file or directory to a new location.' Moving is a reversible operation that modifies the file system structure but does not delete or permanently alter data.

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Verdict

move_item Rate-limited

move_item 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": {
    "move_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_item_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Seafile MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about move_item

What does the move_item tool do? +

Move a file or directory to a new location. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Seafile MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on move_item? +

Register the Seafile MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for move_item: 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 Seafile MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is move_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit move_item? +

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

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

move_item is provided by the Seafile MCP Server MCP server (setugk/seafile-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.