get_file_snippet

Read a range of lines from a project file.

SERVERACE-MCP SOURCE0215andrewfeng/ace-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/0215andrewfeng-ace-mcp/get-file-snippet.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_file_snippet does on ACE-MCP

AI agents call get_file_snippet to retrieve information from ACE-MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_file_snippet is rated Low

Even though get_file_snippet only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_file_snippet safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and ACE-MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_file_snippet, this is the rule to start with:

get_file_snippet Allowed

get_file_snippet is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_file_snippet": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect ACE-MCP, apply this rule, and every get_file_snippet call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_file_snippet

What does the get_file_snippet tool do? +

Read a range of lines from a project file. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ACE-MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_file_snippet? +

Register the ACE MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_file_snippet: 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 ACE-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_file_snippet? +

get_file_snippet is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_file_snippet? +

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

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

get_file_snippet is provided by the ACE MCP server (0215andrewfeng/ace-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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