mediaUpload

Upload media in a single request for small files.

SERVERXdevplatform/xmcp SOURCExdevplatform/xmcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/xdevplatform-xmcp/mediaupload.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mediaUpload does on Xdevplatform/xmcp

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

RISK

Why mediaUpload is rated Medium

Uploading media creates or modifies data in a reversible manner. While potentially subject to abuse (e.g., uploading malicious content), the action itself is not destructive, does not execute code, and does not move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mediaUpload' and description 'Upload media in a single request for small files' indicate file creation/modification operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mediaUpload safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Xdevplatform/xmcp, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For mediaUpload, this is the rule to start with:

mediaUpload Rate-limited

mediaUpload 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": {
    "mediaUpload": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mediaupload_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Xdevplatform/xmcp, apply this rule, and every mediaUpload call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mediaUpload

What does the mediaUpload tool do? +

Upload media in a single request for small files. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Xdevplatform/xmcp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on mediaUpload? +

Register the Xdevplatform/x MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mediaUpload: 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 Xdevplatform/xmcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mediaUpload? +

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

Can I rate-limit mediaUpload? +

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

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

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

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