get_snippet
Return a copy-paste form snippet for a framework (html, react, nextjs, astro, vue, svelte). Pass formId to fill in a real access key; otherwise a placeholder is used. Errors with: unauthorized, invalid_framework.
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What get_snippet does on Formpaste
AI agents call get_snippet to retrieve information from Formpaste 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
formId | string | — | An owned form id to fill in the real access key; omit for a placeholder. |
framework | string | Yes | Target framework for the snippet. |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why get_snippet is rated Low
This is a retrieval operation that queries and returns existing form snippets. It has no side effects on data—it does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations. The worst case of misuse would be an agent retrieving snippets for frameworks it shouldn't access, but the blast radius is limited to information disclosure of template code that is likely not sensitive.
From the tool's definition Tool returns a form snippet for copy-paste use. Description states "Return a copy-paste form snippet" with no mention of creating, modifying, executing, or deleting data. The tool retrieves pre-formatted code based on parameters (formId, framework).
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The rule that runs get_snippet safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Formpaste, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_snippet, this is the rule to start with:
get_snippet is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Formpaste, apply this rule, and every get_snippet call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about get_snippet
Return a copy-paste form snippet for a framework (html, react, nextjs, astro, vue, svelte). Pass formId to fill in a real access key; otherwise a placeholder is used. Errors with: unauthorized, invalid_framework. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Formpaste MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
get_snippet accepts 2 parameters: formId, framework. Required: framework. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Formpaste MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_snippet: 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 Formpaste. Nothing to install.
get_snippet is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_snippet 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_snippet. 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.
get_snippet is provided by the Formpaste MCP server (formpaste-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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