pdf_reorder · Mcp Pdf Utils MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What pdf_reorder does on Mcp Pdf Utils

AI agents use pdf_reorder 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_reorder needs a policy

Reordering PDF pages is a reversible modification to document structure—the original data remains intact, just rearranged. This is less severe than Destructive (which irreversibly deletes content) but more impactful than Read operations. Medium severity reflects that an agent could unintentionally corrupt document organization or create misleading PDFs, though the operation itself is recoverable.

From the tool's definition Tool reorders pages of a PDF, which is a modification operation that changes the document structure. This falls under the Write category as it creates a modified version of data.

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Verdict

pdf_reorder Rate-limited

pdf_reorder 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_reorder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pdf_reorder_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about pdf_reorder

What does the pdf_reorder tool do? +

Reorder pages of a PDF. Provide the desired page order. 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_reorder? +

Register the Mcp Pdf Utils MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pdf_reorder: 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_reorder? +

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

Can I rate-limit pdf_reorder? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pdf_reorder 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_reorder completely? +

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

pdf_reorder 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.