get_pdf_url

Get the direct PDF URL for a paper without downloading.

SERVERCLIO Adios SOURCEpypi:clio-kit

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_pdf_url does on CLIO Adios

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

RISK

Why get_pdf_url is rated Low

This tool retrieves metadata (a URL) about a paper without fetching or modifying any data. It has no side effects and presents minimal risk. Returning a URL is a read-only operation. The tool does not execute code, modify data, or trigger external operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_pdf_url' and description 'Get the direct PDF URL for a paper without downloading' indicate retrieval of a URL string only, with explicit note that no download occurs.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_pdf_url safely

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

get_pdf_url Allowed

get_pdf_url 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_pdf_url": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_pdf_url

What does the get_pdf_url tool do? +

Get the direct PDF URL for a paper without downloading. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CLIO Adios MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_pdf_url? +

Register the CLIO Adios MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_pdf_url: 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 CLIO Adios. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_pdf_url? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_pdf_url? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_pdf_url 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_pdf_url completely? +

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

get_pdf_url is provided by the CLIO Adios MCP server (pypi:clio-kit). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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