get_file_content

Read file content from Nextcloud with mime type info. Returns text for text files, base64 for binary files (images, PDFs, etc.). Images are returned as MCP image content for Claude vision.

SERVERAIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server SOURCEelgorro/aiquila

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/aiquila-nextcloud-mcp-server/get-file-content.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_file_content does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server

AI agents call get_file_content to retrieve information from AIquila — Nextcloud 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
`path`	string	Yes	The file path in Nextcloud

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why get_file_content is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries file data from Nextcloud without side effects. It performs a read-only operation that does not create, modify, delete, or execute anything. The lowest severity applies because exposing file retrieval to an AI agent carries minimal risk unless the files themselves contain highly sensitive data, but the tool mechanics pose no inherent threat.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_file_content' and description states it 'Read file content from Nextcloud' with no modification, deletion, or execution capability. Returns data only (text or base64-encoded binary).

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_file_content safely

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

get_file_content Allowed

get_file_content 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_content": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_file_content

What does the get_file_content tool do? +

Read file content from Nextcloud with mime type info. Returns text for text files, base64 for binary files (images, PDFs, etc.). Images are returned as MCP image content for Claude vision. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does get_file_content accept? +

get_file_content accepts 1 parameter: path. Required: path. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on get_file_content? +

Register the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_file_content: 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 AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_file_content? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_file_content? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_file_content 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_content completely? +

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

get_file_content is provided by the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server (elgorro/aiquila). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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