publish_asset
Publish assets
Part of the Contentful MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents invoke publish_asset to trigger processes or run actions in Contentful. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call — triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON PUBLISH_ASSET
publish_asset can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.
tools:
publish_asset:
rules:
- action: allow
rate_limit:
max: 10
window: 60
validate:
required_args: trueSee the full Contentful policy for all 61 tools.
DETAILS
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publish_content_type Execute publish_entry Execute invoke_ai_action Execute publish_ai_action Execute get_initial_context Read list_content_types Read get_content_type Read search_entries Read SIMILAR EXECUTE TOOLS ON OTHER SERVERS
call-actor Apify boot_simulator Appium setup_wda Appium install_wda Appium auth0_deploy_action Auth0 auth0_publish_form Auth0 RELATED READING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the publish_asset tool do?
Publish assets. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Contentful MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.
How do I enforce a policy on publish_asset?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for publish_asset. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Contentful MCP server.
What risk level is publish_asset?
publish_asset is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.
Can I rate-limit publish_asset?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the publish_asset 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 publish_asset completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for publish_asset. 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 publish_asset?
publish_asset is provided by the Contentful MCP server (@contentful/mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
ENFORCE POLICIES ON CONTENTFUL
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.