pdf_extract_pages · Mcp Pdf Utils MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What pdf_extract_pages does on Mcp Pdf Utils

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why pdf_extract_pages needs a policy

This tool reads pages from an existing PDF and writes them into a new PDF file. It creates a new file without modifying or destroying the original, making it a Write operation. Severity is low as it only creates derivative PDF files locally with no network or system-level impact.

From the tool's definition Extract a range of pages from a PDF into a new PDF file

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Verdict

pdf_extract_pages Rate-limited

pdf_extract_pages 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": {
    "pdf_extract_pages": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pdf_extract_pages_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 Mcp Pdf Utils, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about pdf_extract_pages

What does the pdf_extract_pages tool do? +

Extract a range of pages from a PDF into a new PDF file. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Pdf Utils MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on pdf_extract_pages? +

Register the Mcp Pdf Utils MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pdf_extract_pages: 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 Mcp Pdf Utils. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pdf_extract_pages? +

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

Can I rate-limit pdf_extract_pages? +

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

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

pdf_extract_pages is provided by the Mcp Pdf Utils MCP server (zekovdev/mcp-pdf-utils). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.