crow_paperless_tags

List all tags or create a new tag in Paperless-ngx

SERVERCrow SOURCEkh0pper/crow

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What crow_paperless_tags does on Crow

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

RISK

Why crow_paperless_tags is rated Medium

The tool performs both read (list tags) and write (create new tag) operations. Since it can create/modify data in the Paperless document management system, it falls into the Write category. Severity is medium because while tag creation is reversible and not destructive, misuse could clutter the system with unwanted tags or compromise document organization, but would not cause data loss or financial impact.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it can 'create a new tag' in Paperless-ngx, which is a write operation that modifies data by adding new tags to the system.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs crow_paperless_tags safely

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

crow_paperless_tags Rate-limited

crow_paperless_tags 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": {
    "crow_paperless_tags": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "crow_paperless_tags_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about crow_paperless_tags

What does the crow_paperless_tags tool do? +

List all tags or create a new tag in Paperless-ngx. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Crow MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on crow_paperless_tags? +

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

What risk level is crow_paperless_tags? +

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

Can I rate-limit crow_paperless_tags? +

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

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

crow_paperless_tags is provided by the Crow MCP server (kh0pper/crow). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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