// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

PAPERLESS-NGX MCP SERVER TOOLS

16 tools from the Paperless-NGX MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 16 PAPERLESS-NGX MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 6 tools

Read download_document Download a document file as base64-encoded data. Choose between original uploaded file or processed/archive... Read get_document Get complete details for a specific document including full metadata, content preview, tags, correspondent,... Read list_correspondents Retrieve all available correspondents (people, companies, organizations that send/receive documents). Retur... Read list_document_types Retrieve all available document types for categorizing documents by purpose or format (Invoice, Receipt, Co... Read list_tags Retrieve all available tags for labeling and organizing documents. Returns tag names, colors, and matching ... Read search_documents Search through documents using full-text search across content, titles, tags, and metadata. Returns documen...

WRITE 5 tools

Write create_correspondent Create a new correspondent (person, company, or organization) for tracking document senders and receivers. ... Write create_document_type Create a new document type for categorizing documents by their purpose or format (e.g., Invoice, Receipt, C... Write create_tag Create a new tag for labeling and organizing documents. Tags can have colors for visual identification and ... Write post_document Upload a new document to Paperless-NGX with metadata. Supports PDF, images (PNG/JPG/TIFF), and text files. ... Write update_tag Modify an existing tag

DESTRUCTIVE 5 tools

Destructive bulk_edit_correspondents Perform bulk operations on multiple correspondents: set permissions to control who can assign them to docum... Destructive bulk_edit_document_types Perform bulk operations on multiple document types: set permissions to control who can assign them to docum... Destructive bulk_edit_tags Perform bulk operations on multiple tags: set permissions to control access or permanently delete multiple ... Destructive delete_tag Permanently delete a tag from the system. This removes the tag from all documents that currently use it. Us... Destructive bulk_edit_documents Perform bulk operations on multiple documents simultaneously: set correspondent/type/tags, delete, reproces...

// FAQ

How many tools does the Paperless-NGX MCP Server MCP server have? +

The Paperless-NGX MCP Server MCP server exposes 16 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Destructive.

How do I enforce policies on Paperless-NGX MCP Server tools? +

Route the Paperless-NGX MCP Server 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 Paperless-NGX MCP Server tools fall into? +

Paperless-NGX MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (6), Write (5), Destructive (5). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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