Low Risk

chatMediaDownload

Download media from a chat conversation.

Part of the Xdevplatform/xmcp MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call chatMediaDownload to retrieve information from Xdevplatform/xmcp without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though chatMediaDownload only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

xdevplatform-xmcp.yaml
tools:
  chatMediaDownload:
    rules:
      - action: allow

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Tool Name chatMediaDownload
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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What does the chatMediaDownload tool do? +

Download media from a chat conversation.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Xdevplatform/xmcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on chatMediaDownload? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for chatMediaDownload. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Xdevplatform/xmcp MCP server.

What risk level is chatMediaDownload? +

chatMediaDownload is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit chatMediaDownload? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the chatMediaDownload rule in your Intercept 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 chatMediaDownload completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for chatMediaDownload. 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 chatMediaDownload? +

chatMediaDownload is provided by the Xdevplatform/xmcp MCP server (xdevplatform/xmcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Xdevplatform/xmcp

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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