get_document_structure

SERVERMeridian SOURCE@meridianmcp/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade D, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-ajc3xc-meridian/get-document-structure.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_document_structure does on Meridian

AI agents call get_document_structure to retrieve information from Meridian without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`file_path`	string	Yes	Path to a server-accessible .docx file.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why get_document_structure is rated Low

Even though get_document_structure only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (file_path)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_document_structure safely

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

get_document_structure Allowed

get_document_structure 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": {
    "get_document_structure": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_document_structure

What does the get_document_structure tool do? +

[SUPPORT] 13462df2 — return the heading outline of a Word .docx WITHOUT ingesting it as a note. Meridian parses the .docx server-side (stdlib only, no python-docx, no persistent index) and returns paragraph_count, heading_count, and an ordered list of headings (level, text, para_id) — a fast structural map of a thesis chapter / spec before deciding what to read or ingest. Pass file_path to a server-accessible .docx. Persistent-state disclosure: on hosted Meridian, supplied text and project/session metadata -- including task log entries, pinned decisions, sprint items, notes, handoff/goal state, and HITL queue items -- are sent to and stored in Meridian's service, in an isolated per-tenant Postgres database (Neon); self-hosted deployments keep the same categories in the configured local SQLite/Postgres database. This data is visible in the dashboard and API, and may resurface in later project context or handoffs. Notes and pinned decisions can be deleted individually; task log entries and sprint items can be deleted via the dashboard/API (not exposed as an agent-facing tool); HITL queue items and handoff state have no per-record delete. Full removal of any of this data is available via project or account deletion, using the documented controls. Do not include secrets. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Meridian MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does get_document_structure accept? +

get_document_structure accepts 1 parameter: file_path. Required: file_path. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on get_document_structure? +

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

What risk level is get_document_structure? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_document_structure? +

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

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

get_document_structure is provided by the Meridian MCP server (@meridianmcp/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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