thunderstore_get_mod

SERVERModWrench MCP Server SOURCE@modwrench/cli

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 22 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/171county-modwrench/thunderstore-get-mod.md

WHAT IT DOES

What thunderstore_get_mod does on ModWrench MCP Server

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`name`	string	Yes	Mod name — the part after the dash in full_name.
`namespace`	string	Yes	Mod author/namespace — the part before the dash in a Thunderstore mod's full_name (e.g. 'BepInEx' for 'BepInEx-BepInExPack').

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why thunderstore_get_mod is rated Low

This is a straightforward data retrieval endpoint that queries a mod database and returns informational metadata. The tool has no side effects, cannot modify or delete data, and does not execute code or commit financial transactions. It is purely informational browsing of mod details, fitting the Read category with low severity due to minimal blast radius from misuse.

From the tool's definition Tool performs a GET operation to retrieve mod details by namespace and name. Returns read-only information: latest version, downloads, rating, community_listings, and metadata. No mutation, deletion, execution, or financial operations occur.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs thunderstore_get_mod safely

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

thunderstore_get_mod Allowed

thunderstore_get_mod 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": {
    "thunderstore_get_mod": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about thunderstore_get_mod

What does the thunderstore_get_mod tool do? +

Get full details for a single mod by namespace (author) + name. Returns the latest version, total downloads, rating, community_listings (which games the mod is published in), and metadata. Thunderstore mods are identified globally by namespace+name — no community arg is needed at this endpoint. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ModWrench MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does thunderstore_get_mod accept? +

thunderstore_get_mod accepts 2 parameters: name, namespace. Required: name, namespace. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on thunderstore_get_mod? +

Register the ModWrench MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for thunderstore_get_mod: 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 ModWrench MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is thunderstore_get_mod? +

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

Can I rate-limit thunderstore_get_mod? +

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

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

thunderstore_get_mod is provided by the ModWrench MCP Server MCP server (@modwrench/cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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