enqueue_literature_linking · Scifinder Route MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What enqueue_literature_linking does on Scifinder Route

AI agents invoke enqueue_literature_linking to trigger actions in Scifinder Route. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why enqueue_literature_linking needs a policy

This tool triggers execution of a background job that performs literature linking against an external system (Zotero). While not destructive or financial, it executes an operation whose side effects (linking bibliographic data to chemical reactions) depend on the arguments provided. The tool is an action that causes external state changes beyond simple data retrieval or reversible modifications.

From the tool's definition "Start a background Zotero literature linking job" — initiates an external asynchronous operation (literature linking) whose effects depend on which document or reaction steps are specified as arguments.

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Verdict

enqueue_literature_linking Rate-limited

enqueue_literature_linking stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "enqueue_literature_linking": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "enqueue_literature_linking_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about enqueue_literature_linking

What does the enqueue_literature_linking tool do? +

Start a background Zotero literature linking job for one document or recent reaction steps. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Scifinder Route MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on enqueue_literature_linking? +

Register the Scifinder Route MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for enqueue_literature_linking: 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 Scifinder Route. Nothing to install.

What risk level is enqueue_literature_linking? +

enqueue_literature_linking is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit enqueue_literature_linking? +

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

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

enqueue_literature_linking is provided by the Scifinder Route MCP server (kettly1260/scifinder-route-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.