file_checksum_guide

Get command-line instructions for file checksums.

SERVERTinyFn SOURCEhttps://api.tinyfn.io/mcp/all/

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 10 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-tinyfn-tinyfn/file-checksum-guide.md

WHAT IT DOES

What file_checksum_guide does on TinyFn

AI agents call file_checksum_guide to retrieve information from TinyFn 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
`algorithm`	string	—	Algorithm: md5, sha1, sha256, sha512

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why file_checksum_guide is rated Low

This tool retrieves or returns documentation/instructions about how to compute file checksums. It does not execute checksum operations, modify files, delete data, or trigger external actions. It is purely informational, making it a Read operation with low severity since misuse poses minimal risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'file_checksum_guide' and description 'Get command-line instructions for file checksums' indicate retrieval of informational content (instructions/guidance) with no data modification, execution, or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs file_checksum_guide safely

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

file_checksum_guide Allowed

file_checksum_guide 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": {
    "file_checksum_guide": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about file_checksum_guide

What does the file_checksum_guide tool do? +

Get command-line instructions for file checksums. It is categorised as a Read tool in the TinyFn MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does file_checksum_guide accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on file_checksum_guide? +

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

What risk level is file_checksum_guide? +

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

Can I rate-limit file_checksum_guide? +

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

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

file_checksum_guide is provided by the TinyFn MCP server (https://api.tinyfn.io/mcp/all/). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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