read_text_workspace

Read the content of a folder's Text workspace file (Readme.md). Returns markdown text, or a 'no workspace' message if none exists.

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/read-text-workspace.md

WHAT IT DOES

What read_text_workspace does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server

AI agents call read_text_workspace 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	Folder path relative to the user's root (e.g. '/Projects/Acme')

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why read_text_workspace is rated Low

This tool retrieves and returns existing file content (a Readme.md markdown file) without modifying, deleting, executing, or transferring data. It is a pure query operation with no destructive or functional side effects. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only access documentation text it should not see, which is a low-severity information disclosure risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'read_text_workspace' and description states 'Read the content of a folder's Text workspace file (Readme.md). Returns markdown text' — explicitly a read/retrieval operation with no side effects.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

read_text_workspace Allowed

read_text_workspace 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": {
    "read_text_workspace": {}
  }
}

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 read_text_workspace call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about read_text_workspace

What does the read_text_workspace tool do? +

Read the content of a folder's Text workspace file (Readme.md). Returns markdown text, or a 'no workspace' message if none exists. 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 read_text_workspace accept? +

read_text_workspace 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 read_text_workspace? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit read_text_workspace? +

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

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

read_text_workspace 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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