generate_all · DocAgent MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_all does on DocAgent

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_all needs a policy

This tool generates and creates documentation artifacts (requirements, design specs, test strategies, deployment guides per server description), which are new files/content being written to storage. This is a Write operation—reversible and non-destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'generate_all' combined with description 'Generate all documents' indicates it creates multiple documentation files.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

generate_all Rate-limited

generate_all 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": {
    "generate_all": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_all_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 DocAgent, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about generate_all

What does the generate_all tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on generate_all? +

Register the DocAgent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_all: 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 DocAgent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_all? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_all? +

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

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

generate_all is provided by the DocAgent MCP server (vinnyfds/docagent). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.