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Paperless-ngx

MCP server · npm · graded 2026-10-24Source linked

MCP server for Paperless-ngx 3.x — full REST API coverage, schema-aware, token-frugal.

No outside reports on file

Paperless-ngx requires API keys or tokens; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

  • Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
  • Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
  • Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
  • CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
  • Package sourcenpm (mcp-paperless-ngx)PUBLIC

Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.

Install

npx -y mcp-paperless-ngx

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Everything known

We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.

0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30

Popularity grade: D (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-24.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.

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About Paperless-ngx

Paperless-ngx is an MCP server focused on Cloud & infrastructure and Memory & knowledge: MCP server for Paperless-ngx 3.x — full REST API coverage, schema-aware, token-frugal.

It is published on npm as mcp-paperless-ngx and hosted on GitHub at tobee89/mcp-paperless-ngx. Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: requires api key or token.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

npm command

npx -y mcp-paperless-ngx

MCP client config

For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-paperless-ngx": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-paperless-ngx"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

4/100
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-29

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Risks to watch for

  • Credential & token exposure: Requires API keys or secrets in configuration. Store credentials in environment variables with read-only or minimum required scopes and rotate them regularly.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (mcp-paperless-ngx). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

  • Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
  • Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

  • Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
  • If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

  • Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
  • Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

  • It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
  • It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Paperless-ngx?

Run npx -y mcp-paperless-ngx in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/tobee89/mcp-paperless-ngx.

Are there security reports about Paperless-ngx?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Paperless-ngx currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is Paperless-ngx actively maintained?

We do not have star or download counts on file for Paperless-ngx yet (listing refreshed 2026-10-29). Check the commit history and open issues at github.com/tobee89/mcp-paperless-ngx before relying on it.

What are alternatives to Paperless-ngx?

Compare Paperless-ngx side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

Maintain or use Paperless-ngx? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Paperless-ngx

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HTML embed:

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Terminal check:

terminal
curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "tobee89-mcp-paperless-ngx"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: Paperless-ngx
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/tobee89-mcp-paperless-ngx
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** Requires API key or token
- **Package source:** npm (mcp-paperless-ngx)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts mcp-paperless-ngx`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Publisher
tobee89
Source code
github.com/tobee89/mcp-paperless-ngx
Install command
npm install mcp-paperless-ngx
Est. context load
~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
Last updated
2026-10-29
Last graded
2026-10-24

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