set_document_style · Zotero Word MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_document_style does on Zotero Word

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_document_style needs a policy

This tool modifies document state (the CSL citation style) reversibly. It changes document properties but does not delete, destroy, execute arbitrary code, or move financial resources. The modification is reversible (a style can be changed again), making it Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition The tool description indicates it 'sets' (设置) the document's Zotero CSL style without immediately refreshing. The verb 'set' denotes modification of configuration/metadata within the document.

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Verdict

set_document_style Rate-limited

set_document_style 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": {
    "set_document_style": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_document_style_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 Zotero Word, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about set_document_style

What does the set_document_style tool do? +

设置文档的 Zotero CSL 样式，不立即刷新。. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Zotero Word MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_document_style? +

Register the Zotero Word MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_document_style: 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 Zotero Word. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_document_style? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_document_style? +

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

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

set_document_style is provided by the Zotero Word MCP server (zhangchaokai1/zotero-word-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.