convert_document

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why convert_document needs a policy

This tool reads/fetches a document from a URL or local path and converts it to markdown. It retrieves and transforms data without modifying, deleting, or executing anything. The only concern is local file system access, which slightly elevates severity but remains a Read operation.

From the tool's definition Convert a document from a URL or local path to markdown format

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access convert_document gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control convert_document

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and MCP Docling Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for convert_document:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "convert_document": {}
  }
}

convert_document is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about convert_document

What does the convert_document tool do? +

Convert a document from a URL or local path to markdown format. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Docling Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on convert_document? +

Register the MCP Docling Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for convert_document: 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 MCP Docling Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is convert_document? +

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

Can I rate-limit convert_document? +

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

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

convert_document is provided by the MCP Docling Server MCP server (zanetworker/mcp-docling). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every MCP Docling Server tool call.

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