// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

PAPERCLIP TOOLS

5 tools from the Paperclip MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 5 PAPERCLIP TOOLS
READ 5 tools
Read get_paper_by_id Download and convert an academic paper to markdown format by its ID. Returns full paper content including t... Read get_paper_content_by_url Download and convert the PDF of a paper to markdown format from a direct PDF URL. Returns full paper conten... Read get_paper_metadata_by_id Get metadata for an academic paper by its ID without downloading full content. Returns title, authors, abst... Read list_providers Get the complete list of all available academic paper providers. Includes preprint servers (ArXiv, Open Sci... Read search_papers Find papers using supported filters. And retrieve their metadata.

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// FAQ
How many tools does the Paperclip MCP server have? +

The Paperclip MCP server exposes 5 tools across 1 categories: Read.

How do I enforce policies on Paperclip tools? +

Route the Paperclip server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Paperclip tools fall into? +

Paperclip tools are categorised as Read (5). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Paperclip tool call.

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