# gluecron_repo_read_file

Read a single file from a repository at a given ref (branch / tag / commit). Private repos are readable when the authenticated caller has access. Returns the text content (binary files rejected).

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `gluecron_repo_read_file`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-repo-read-file

## Facts

- Tool: `gluecron_repo_read_file`
- Server: Gluecron (`https://gluecron.com/mcp`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron.md
- Homepage: https://github.com/https://gluecron.com/mcp
- Risk category: Read (Low risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server auth posture: open
- Server rate-limited: yes
- Parameters: 4 (3 required)
- Recommended policy verdict: Allowed

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `ref` | string | no | Branch / tag / commit. Defaults to the repository's actual default branch (which may not be 'main' — e.g. 'Main'). |
| `path` | string | yes | File path within the repo |
| `repo` | string | yes | Repo name |
| `owner` | string | yes | Repo owner username |

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "gluecron_repo_read_file",
    "arguments": {
      "path": "<path>",
      "repo": "<repo>",
      "owner": "<owner>"
    }
  }
}
```

## Why gluecron_repo_read_file is rated Low

This tool retrieves file content from a git repository without side effects. It is a simple query operation that does not create, modify, delete, or execute anything. The permission model (private repos readable only with access) is a standard access control, not indicative of higher risk. Severity is low because reading source code files has minimal blast radius even if misused by an agent.

From the tool's own definition: "Tool name includes 'read' and description explicitly states 'Read a single file from a repository'. Returns text content with no modification, deletion, or execution capability."

Risk signals: Accepts file system path (path)

## Use case

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

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Allowed**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches Gluecron:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gluecron_repo_read_file": {}
  }
}
```

## Other tools on Gluecron (59)

- `gluecron_delete_file` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-delete-file.md
- `gluecron_delete_repo` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-delete-repo.md
- `gluecron_cancel_workflow_run` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-cancel-workflow-run.md
- `gluecron_generate_tests` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-generate-tests.md
- `gluecron_merge_pr` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-merge-pr.md
- `gluecron_provision_pr_sandbox` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-provision-pr-sandbox.md
- `gluecron_refactor_across_repos` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-refactor-across-repos.md
- `gluecron_trigger_workflow` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-trigger-workflow.md
- `gluecron_ai_cost_summary` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-ai-cost-summary.md
- `gluecron_clone_url` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-clone-url.md
- `gluecron_explain_repo` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-explain-repo.md
- `gluecron_find_symbol` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-find-symbol.md
- `gluecron_generate_commit_message` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-generate-commit-message.md
- `gluecron_generate_release_notes` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-generate-release-notes.md
- `gluecron_get_agent_budget` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-get-agent-budget.md
- `gluecron_get_commit` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-get-commit.md
- `gluecron_get_pr` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-get-pr.md
- `gluecron_get_preview_url` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-get-preview-url.md
- `gluecron_get_workflow_logs` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-get-workflow-logs.md
- `gluecron_get_workflow_run` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-get-workflow-run.md
- `gluecron_list_prs` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-list-prs.md
- `gluecron_list_tree` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-list-tree.md
- `gluecron_pr_status_summary` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-pr-status-summary.md
- `gluecron_read_file` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-read-file.md
- `gluecron_repo_explain_codebase` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-repo-explain-codebase.md
- `gluecron_repo_health` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-repo-health.md
- `gluecron_repo_list_issues` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-repo-list-issues.md
- `gluecron_repo_search` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-repo-search.md
- `gluecron_search_issues` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-search-issues.md
- `gluecron_search_prs` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-search-prs.md
- …and 29 more: https://policylayer.com/tools/com-gluecron-gluecron.md

## For agents

This record is a snapshot. Live verdicts and the full registry:

- Check every server in your MCP config at once: `npx -y policylayer stack`
- Vet a server before you add it: install the mcp-precheck skill — `npx skills add https://policylayer.com` (skill text: https://policylayer.com/skill.md)
- Query the registry over MCP: endpoint `https://api.policylayer.com/mcp` — tools `check_mcp_server`, `check_mcp_stack`, `check_tool`, `search_registry`, `get_change_events`

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Source: the PolicyLayer MCP registry — one continuously verified record per MCP server. Full record: https://policylayer.com/registry?q=com-gluecron-gluecron · API: https://policylayer.com/registry/api · Policy library: https://policylayer.com/policies/com-gluecron-gluecron