get_machine_id

Returns the current machine ID

SERVERFrontmcp SOURCEagentfront/frontmcp

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/frontmcp/get-machine-id.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_machine_id does on Frontmcp

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

RISK

Why get_machine_id is rated Low

This tool queries and returns system information (machine ID) without modifying, executing, or destructively altering any data. It is a straightforward read operation with minimal security impact. The low severity reflects that machine IDs are typically non-sensitive or semi-public identifiers used for system identification purposes.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'get_machine_id' and description states 'Returns the current machine ID' — a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_machine_id safely

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

get_machine_id Allowed

get_machine_id 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_machine_id": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Frontmcp, apply this rule, and every get_machine_id call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_machine_id

What does the get_machine_id tool do? +

Returns the current machine ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Frontmcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_machine_id? +

Register the Front MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_machine_id: 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 Frontmcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_machine_id? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_machine_id? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_machine_id 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_machine_id completely? +

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

get_machine_id is provided by the Front MCP server (agentfront/frontmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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