get_cards_info

A read tool on the Anki MCP server.

SERVERAnki SOURCE@arielbk/anki-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-arielbk-anki-mcp/get-cards-info.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_cards_info does on Anki

AI agents call get_cards_info to retrieve information from Anki 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_cards_info is rated Low

The tool name strongly suggests a read-only retrieval of card information from Anki. No side effects are implied. The empty description prevents full certainty, but the naming convention and context within a flashcard management system indicate this queries or fetches card data without altering it. Severity is low because reading flashcard metadata poses minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_cards_info' with prefix 'get_' indicates retrieval operation. Description is empty, limiting specificity.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_cards_info safely

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

get_cards_info Allowed

get_cards_info 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_cards_info": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_cards_info

What does the get_cards_info tool do? +

get_cards_info is a read tool on the Anki MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Anki MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_cards_info? +

Register the Anki MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_cards_info: 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 Anki. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_cards_info? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_cards_info? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_cards_info 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_cards_info completely? +

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

get_cards_info is provided by the Anki MCP server (@arielbk/anki-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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