get_media_dir_path

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-media-dir-path.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_media_dir_path does on Anki

AI agents call get_media_dir_path 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_media_dir_path is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries information about the media directory path in Anki, which is a read-only operation. Despite the empty description limiting full context, the name strongly suggests a getter function that returns a path without modifying or executing anything. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—at worst, an agent learns a file path.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_media_dir_path' indicates retrieval of a directory path (a query operation with no side effects).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_media_dir_path 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_media_dir_path, this is the rule to start with:

get_media_dir_path Allowed

get_media_dir_path 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_media_dir_path": {}
  }
}

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_media_dir_path call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_media_dir_path

What does the get_media_dir_path tool do? +

get_media_dir_path 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_media_dir_path? +

Register the Anki MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_media_dir_path: 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_media_dir_path? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_media_dir_path? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_media_dir_path 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_media_dir_path completely? +

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

get_media_dir_path 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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