add_documents_by_query · NASA SciX MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_documents_by_query does on NASA SciX MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_documents_by_query needs a policy

An AI agent can call add_documents_by_query faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in NASA SciX MCP Server by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

add_documents_by_query Rate-limited

add_documents_by_query 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": {
    "add_documents_by_query": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_documents_by_query_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_documents_by_query

What does the add_documents_by_query tool do? +

Add documents to a library from a SciX search query. It is categorised as a Write tool in the NASA SciX 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 add_documents_by_query? +

Register the NASA SciX MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_documents_by_query: 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 NASA SciX MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_documents_by_query? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_documents_by_query? +

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

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

add_documents_by_query is provided by the NASA SciX MCP Server MCP server (thostetler/scix-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.