zotero_remove_item_relation

Remove a related item relationship from a Zotero item.

SERVERZotero MCP SOURCEpypi:zotero-mcp-server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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WHAT IT DOES

What zotero_remove_item_relation does on Zotero MCP

AI agents call zotero_remove_item_relation to permanently remove resources in Zotero MCP, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why zotero_remove_item_relation is rated Critical

This tool irreversibly deletes relationship metadata between Zotero items. While not as severe as deleting entire items, removing relationships is a destructive action that cannot be undone programmatically. The blast radius is medium because it modifies research library structure and could break citation chains or research organization, but affects only relationship metadata rather than primary content.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'zotero_remove_item_relation' and description 'Remove a related item relationship from a Zotero item' explicitly indicate deletion of a relationship association.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs zotero_remove_item_relation safely

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

zotero_remove_item_relation Hidden

zotero_remove_item_relation is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "zotero_remove_item_relation"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Zotero MCP, apply this rule, and every zotero_remove_item_relation call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about zotero_remove_item_relation

What does the zotero_remove_item_relation tool do? +

Remove a related item relationship from a Zotero item. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Zotero MCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on zotero_remove_item_relation? +

Register the Zotero MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for zotero_remove_item_relation: 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 Zotero MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is zotero_remove_item_relation? +

zotero_remove_item_relation is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit zotero_remove_item_relation? +

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

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

zotero_remove_item_relation is provided by the Zotero MCP server (pypi:zotero-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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