compress_file_tool

Compress a file using gzip. Returns original/compressed sizes and compression ratio.

SERVERCLIO Adios SOURCEpypi:clio-kit

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What compress_file_tool does on CLIO Adios

AI agents use compress_file_tool to create or update resources in CLIO Adios, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your CLIO Adios environment.

RISK

Why compress_file_tool is rated Medium

Compressing a file with gzip modifies the file system by creating a new compressed file (and typically replacing or alongside the original). This is a reversible write operation — the data is not destroyed, just transformed. Severity is medium because an AI agent could inadvertently compress files unintentionally, but the operation is generally recoverable.

From the tool's definition Compress a file using gzip. Returns original/compressed sizes and compression ratio.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs compress_file_tool safely

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

compress_file_tool Rate-limited

compress_file_tool stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "compress_file_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "compress_file_tool_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about compress_file_tool

What does the compress_file_tool tool do? +

Compress a file using gzip. Returns original/compressed sizes and compression ratio. It is categorised as a Write tool in the CLIO Adios MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on compress_file_tool? +

Register the CLIO Adios MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for compress_file_tool: 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 CLIO Adios. Nothing to install.

What risk level is compress_file_tool? +

compress_file_tool is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit compress_file_tool? +

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

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

compress_file_tool is provided by the CLIO Adios MCP server (pypi:clio-kit). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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