getDownloadedFileText

Return downloaded file contents when the file is text, otherwise metadata only.

SERVERCobalt Strike MCP Server SOURCEcobalt-strike/cobaltstrike-mcp-server

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/cobalt-strike-cobaltstrike-mcp-server/getdownloadedfiletext.md

WHAT IT DOES

What getDownloadedFileText does on Cobalt Strike MCP Server

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

RISK

Why getDownloadedFileText is rated Low

The tool reads/retrieves file contents from files that have been downloaded (exfiltrated) by Cobalt Strike beacons from compromised hosts. While the operation itself is read-only (no side effects on the target system), the context is a C2 framework used for adversary simulation.

From the tool's definition Return downloaded file contents when the file is text, otherwise metadata only

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs getDownloadedFileText safely

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

getDownloadedFileText Allowed

getDownloadedFileText 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": {
    "getDownloadedFileText": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about getDownloadedFileText

What does the getDownloadedFileText tool do? +

Return downloaded file contents when the file is text, otherwise metadata only. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on getDownloadedFileText? +

Register the Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for getDownloadedFileText: 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 Cobalt Strike MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is getDownloadedFileText? +

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

Can I rate-limit getDownloadedFileText? +

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

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

getDownloadedFileText is provided by the Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP server (cobalt-strike/cobaltstrike-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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