export_papers · Paper Search MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What export_papers does on Paper Search

AI agents use export_papers to create or update resources in Paper Search — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Paper Search environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why export_papers needs a policy

The tool writes academic paper metadata to structured file formats (CSV, RIS, BibTeX), which is a reversible creation/modification action. It has no destructive capability, does not execute arbitrary code, does not move money, and does not delete or overwrite existing data without user consent.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Export paper dicts to CSV, RIS, or BibTeX' — this creates/writes data to file formats.

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Verdict

export_papers Rate-limited

export_papers stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "export_papers": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export_papers_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Paper Search, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about export_papers

What does the export_papers tool do? +

Export paper dicts to CSV, RIS, or BibTeX. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Paper Search MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on export_papers? +

Register the Paper Search MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for export_papers: 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 Paper Search. Nothing to install.

What risk level is export_papers? +

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

Can I rate-limit export_papers? +

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

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

export_papers is provided by the Paper Search MCP server (its-antony/paper-search). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

export_papers is one line of Paper Search's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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