get_file_info

Get detailed file metadata from Nextcloud (name, size, mime type, modified date, permissions, etc.)

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-info.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_file_info does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server

AI agents call get_file_info 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 or folder path in Nextcloud (e.g., '/Documents/report.pdf')

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why get_file_info is rated Low

This tool retrieves metadata about files without performing any side effects. It queries and returns information only, fitting the Read category definition of retrieving or querying data with no side effects. The blast radius is minimal since viewing file metadata poses no risk of data loss, unauthorized modification, or system compromise.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_file_info' and description 'Get detailed file metadata from Nextcloud (name, size, mime type, modified date, permissions, etc.)' indicate retrieval of file information without modification or deletion.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_file_info 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_info, this is the rule to start with:

get_file_info Allowed

get_file_info 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_info": {}
  }
}

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_info call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_file_info

What does the get_file_info tool do? +

Get detailed file metadata from Nextcloud (name, size, mime type, modified date, permissions, etc.). 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_info accept? +

get_file_info 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_info? +

Register the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_file_info: 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_info? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_file_info? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_file_info 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_info completely? +

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

get_file_info 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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