model_instance_version_list_files

List files in a specific model instance version.

SERVERKaggle-MCP SOURCE54yyyu/kaggle-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/54yyyu-kaggle-mcp/model-instance-version-list-files.md

WHAT IT DOES

What model_instance_version_list_files does on Kaggle-MCP

AI agents call model_instance_version_list_files to retrieve information from Kaggle-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 model_instance_version_list_files is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries file metadata from a model instance version without creating, modifying, or deleting data. It is a straightforward informational read operation consistent with the Read category, posing minimal risk if misused by an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list_files' and description states 'List files in a specific model instance version' — a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs model_instance_version_list_files safely

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

model_instance_version_list_files Allowed

model_instance_version_list_files 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": {
    "model_instance_version_list_files": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about model_instance_version_list_files

What does the model_instance_version_list_files tool do? +

List files in a specific model instance version. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Kaggle-MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on model_instance_version_list_files? +

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

What risk level is model_instance_version_list_files? +

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

Can I rate-limit model_instance_version_list_files? +

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

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

model_instance_version_list_files is provided by the Kaggle MCP server (54yyyu/kaggle-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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