ingest_documents · Asset Aware MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ingest_documents does on Asset Aware

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ingest_documents needs a policy

The name 'ingest_documents' implies creating or importing new document data into the system, which is a Write operation. Sibling tools like 'delete_document' and 'convert_*' suggest this server manages documents, and ingestion typically means uploading or storing new assets.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ingest_documents' suggests ingesting/importing documents into the system; description is empty and uninformative.

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Verdict

ingest_documents Rate-limited

ingest_documents 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": {
    "ingest_documents": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ingest_documents_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about ingest_documents

What does the ingest_documents tool do? +

ingest_documents. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Asset Aware MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on ingest_documents? +

Register the Asset Aware MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ingest_documents: 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 Asset Aware. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ingest_documents? +

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

Can I rate-limit ingest_documents? +

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

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

ingest_documents is provided by the Asset Aware MCP server (u9401066/asset-aware-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.