release_docx_region_claims
[MAINTENANCE] f7ee1ba7 — Release scoped docx-region claims held by a session. Without element_id releases all claims on the file; with element_id releases only that one element. Without file_path releases ALL region claims held by the session across all files. Persistent-state disclosure: on host...
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What release_docx_region_claims does on Meridian
AI agents call release_docx_region_claims to permanently remove resources in Meridian, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
file_path | string | — | Optional: scope release to one file. |
element_id | string | — | Optional: scope release to one element (requires file_path). |
session_id | string | Yes | The session releasing its claims. |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why release_docx_region_claims is rated Critical
This tool irreversibly releases resource claims (locks/state) across files and sessions without traditional undo capability. While not deleting user data directly, releasing all claims simultaneously is a destructive operation affecting system state that cannot be trivially reversed—claims must be re-acquired.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'release' and description explicitly states it 'Release[s] scoped docx-region claims held by a session' and 'releases ALL region claims held by the session across all files' (emphasis added).
Risk signalsAccepts file system path (file_path) · Bulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs release_docx_region_claims 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 release_docx_region_claims, this is the rule to start with:
release_docx_region_claims is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Meridian, apply this rule, and every release_docx_region_claims call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about release_docx_region_claims
[MAINTENANCE] f7ee1ba7 — Release scoped docx-region claims held by a session. Without element_id releases all claims on the file; with element_id releases only that one element. Without file_path releases ALL region claims held by the session across all files. Persistent-state disclosure: on hosted Meridian, supplied text and project/session metadata are sent to and stored in Meridian's service; self-hosted deployments keep them in the configured local SQLite/Postgres database. This data is visible in the dashboard/API and later project context or handoffs. Delete individual tasks, notes, or decisions where supported, or delete the project/account using the documented controls. Do not include secrets. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Meridian MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
release_docx_region_claims accepts 3 parameters: file_path, element_id, session_id. Required: session_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Meridian MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for release_docx_region_claims: 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.
release_docx_region_claims is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the release_docx_region_claims 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for release_docx_region_claims. 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.
release_docx_region_claims 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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