ingestFile · SourceSync Ai MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ingestFile does on SourceSync Ai MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ingestFile needs a policy

Ingesting a file creates new data in the knowledge base namespace. This is a Write operation as it adds content reversibly (documents can be deleted later). The severity is medium because misuse could pollute the knowledge base with unwanted content, affecting retrieval and search quality across the platform.

From the tool's definition 'Ingests a file into the namespace' - creates new content in the knowledge base from a file source

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

ingestFile Rate-limited

ingestFile 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": {
    "ingestFile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ingestfile_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about ingestFile

What does the ingestFile tool do? +

Ingests a file into the namespace. Supports various file formats with automatic parsing. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SourceSync Ai 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 ingestFile? +

Register the SourceSync Ai MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ingestFile: 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 SourceSync Ai MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ingestFile? +

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

Can I rate-limit ingestFile? +

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

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

ingestFile is provided by the SourceSync Ai MCP Server MCP server (sitegpt/sourcesyncai-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.