retrieve_from_ipfs

Retrieve content from IPFS by CID

SERVERIndigo Protocol MCP SOURCEindigoprotocol/indigo-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 10 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/indigoprotocol-indigo-mcp/retrieve-from-ipfs.md

WHAT IT DOES

What retrieve_from_ipfs does on Indigo Protocol MCP

AI agents call retrieve_from_ipfs to retrieve information from Indigo Protocol MCP 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
`cid`	string	—	IPFS content identifier (CID)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why retrieve_from_ipfs is rated Low

This tool fetches data from IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) using a content identifier (CID). It is a read-only query operation that does not create, modify, delete, execute code, or move funds. The only potential risk is exposure to malicious or unexpected content if a malicious CID is provided, but this falls within normal read operation constraints.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'retrieve_from_ipfs' and description 'Retrieve content from IPFS by CID' indicate a data retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs retrieve_from_ipfs safely

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

retrieve_from_ipfs Allowed

retrieve_from_ipfs 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": {
    "retrieve_from_ipfs": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about retrieve_from_ipfs

What does the retrieve_from_ipfs tool do? +

Retrieve content from IPFS by CID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Indigo Protocol MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does retrieve_from_ipfs accept? +

retrieve_from_ipfs accepts 1 parameter: cid. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on retrieve_from_ipfs? +

Register the Indigo Protocol MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for retrieve_from_ipfs: 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 Indigo Protocol MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is retrieve_from_ipfs? +

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

Can I rate-limit retrieve_from_ipfs? +

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

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

retrieve_from_ipfs is provided by the Indigo Protocol MCP server (indigoprotocol/indigo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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