sprout_complete_multipart_upload · Sprout MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What sprout_complete_multipart_upload does on Sprout

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why sprout_complete_multipart_upload needs a policy

This tool finalizes the upload of media files (images, videos, etc.) to Sprout Social's platform. While it modifies platform state by storing new media assets, the action is reversible—uploaded media can be deleted. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. The completion of an upload and retrieval of a media_id for post creation is a write operation that creates new resources.

From the tool's definition Tool completes a multipart media upload and retrieves media_id for use in post creation. The description explicitly states it processes media uploads and returns identifiers for downstream use in content creation.

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Verdict

sprout_complete_multipart_upload Rate-limited

sprout_complete_multipart_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": {
    "sprout_complete_multipart_upload": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sprout_complete_multipart_upload_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about sprout_complete_multipart_upload

What does the sprout_complete_multipart_upload tool do? +

Complete a multipart media upload and retrieve the media_id. Polls automatically until processing finishes. The returned media_id can be used in post creation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Sprout MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on sprout_complete_multipart_upload? +

Register the Sprout MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sprout_complete_multipart_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 Sprout. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sprout_complete_multipart_upload? +

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

Can I rate-limit sprout_complete_multipart_upload? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sprout_complete_multipart_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 sprout_complete_multipart_upload completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sprout_complete_multipart_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 sprout_complete_multipart_upload? +

sprout_complete_multipart_upload is provided by the Sprout MCP server (@oliverames/sprout-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.