ocr-pdf-legacy

A read tool on the MCP PDF Reader MCP server.

SERVERMCP PDF Reader SOURCE3351163616/mcp_pdf_reader

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What ocr-pdf-legacy does on MCP PDF Reader

AI agents call ocr-pdf-legacy to retrieve information from MCP PDF Reader without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why ocr-pdf-legacy is rated Low

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on PDFs is a read operation that extracts and recognizes text without altering the source document. The tool description is empty, but the server's stated purpose and naming pattern of sibling tools confirm this is a retrieval/analysis function. No side effects, data modification, code execution, or destructive operations are possible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ocr-pdf-legacy' and sibling tools (ocr-pdf-auto-legacy, pdf-metadata, read-pdf, search-pdf) all perform data retrieval operations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ocr-pdf-legacy safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and MCP PDF Reader, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For ocr-pdf-legacy, this is the rule to start with:

ocr-pdf-legacy Allowed

ocr-pdf-legacy is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "ocr-pdf-legacy": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect MCP PDF Reader, apply this rule, and every ocr-pdf-legacy call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ocr-pdf-legacy

What does the ocr-pdf-legacy tool do? +

ocr-pdf-legacy is a read tool on the MCP PDF Reader MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP PDF Reader MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on ocr-pdf-legacy? +

Register the MCP PDF Reader MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ocr-pdf-legacy: 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 PDF Reader. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ocr-pdf-legacy? +

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

Can I rate-limit ocr-pdf-legacy? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ocr-pdf-legacy 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 ocr-pdf-legacy completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ocr-pdf-legacy. 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 ocr-pdf-legacy? +

ocr-pdf-legacy is provided by the MCP PDF Reader MCP server (3351163616/mcp_pdf_reader). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

KEEP EXPLORING

What ocr-pdf-legacy does on MCP PDF Reader

Why ocr-pdf-legacy is rated Low

The rule that runs ocr-pdf-legacy safely

Questions about ocr-pdf-legacy

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