file_read

Koi bhi file padhna

Server Universal Dev MCP kallusuvaidyam/universal_mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What file_read does on Universal Dev MCP

AI agents call file_read to retrieve information from Universal Dev MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why file_read needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries file data with no side effects. It performs a read operation on the filesystem, matching the Read category definition. Severity is low because unauthorized file reads pose limited immediate risk compared to write/delete/execute operations, though context (sensitive files) could elevate this in specific scenarios.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'file_read' and description 'Koi bhi file padhna' (Hindi: 'read any file') both indicate retrieval of file contents without modification.

Questions about file_read

What does the file_read tool do? +

Koi bhi file padhna. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Universal Dev MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on file_read? +

Register the Universal Dev MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for file_read: 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 Universal Dev MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is file_read? +

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

Can I rate-limit file_read? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the file_read 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_read completely? +

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

file_read is provided by the Universal Dev MCP server (kallusuvaidyam/universal_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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