extract_document

Extract structured data from any document type: receipt, invoice, ID card, contract, or form.

Server ReceiptsAPI MCP Server mail2vimal11-arch/receiptsapi-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What extract_document does on ReceiptsAPI MCP Server

AI agents call extract_document to retrieve information from ReceiptsAPI MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why extract_document needs a policy

This tool performs document parsing and data extraction, which is a read-only operation. It retrieves and structures information from documents without creating side effects, modifying data, executing code, or destroying anything.

From the tool's definition Tool extracts structured data from documents (receipt, invoice, ID card, contract, form) with no mention of modification, deletion, or execution capabilities. The verb 'extract' indicates data retrieval only.

Questions about extract_document

What does the extract_document tool do? +

Extract structured data from any document type: receipt, invoice, ID card, contract, or form. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ReceiptsAPI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on extract_document? +

Register the ReceiptsAPI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for extract_document: 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 ReceiptsAPI MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is extract_document? +

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

Can I rate-limit extract_document? +

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

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

extract_document is provided by the ReceiptsAPI MCP Server MCP server (mail2vimal11-arch/receiptsapi-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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