Medium Risk

merge_pdf

Merge two or more PDFs into one, in the order given. Returns the merged PDF as base64.

Part of the Fixmypdf server.

merge_pdf can modify Fixmypdf data, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents use merge_pdf to create or modify resources in Fixmypdf. Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call merge_pdf repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. PolicyLayer's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach Fixmypdf.

Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "merge_pdf": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "merge_pdf_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access merge_pdf gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so merge_pdf only ever does what you allow.

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Other write tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: rate-limit and validate the arguments.

What does the merge_pdf tool do? +

Merge two or more PDFs into one, in the order given. Returns the merged PDF as base64.. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Fixmypdf MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on merge_pdf? +

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

What risk level is merge_pdf? +

merge_pdf is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit merge_pdf? +

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

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

merge_pdf is provided by the Fixmypdf MCP server (https://www.fixmypdfonline.com/api/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Fixmypdf tool call.

Deterministic rules across all 7 Fixmypdf tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.

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