import_form · PDF Generator API MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What import_form does on PDF Generator API MCP Server

AI agents use import_form to create or update resources in PDF Generator API MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your PDF Generator API MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why import_form needs a policy

This tool creates new form resources (reversible operation), which falls under the Write category. Severity is medium because misuse could result in creation of unwanted forms that consume storage or are used in subsequent operations, but the action itself is reversible through deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'import_form' and description 'Creates a new form based on editable PDF' indicate the tool creates/generates new form data structures from existing PDF sources.

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Verdict

import_form Rate-limited

import_form 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": {
    "import_form": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_form_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches PDF Generator API MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about import_form

What does the import_form tool do? +

Creates a new form based on editable PDF. It is categorised as a Write tool in the PDF Generator API MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on import_form? +

Register the PDF Generator API MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for import_form: 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 PDF Generator API MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is import_form? +

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

Can I rate-limit import_form? +

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

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

import_form is provided by the PDF Generator API MCP Server MCP server (pdfgeneratorapi/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.