system-commonFileExt

Returns a commonly used file extension.

Server Faker MCP Server kentrino/faker-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What system-commonFileExt does on Faker MCP Server

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

Why system-commonFileExt needs a policy

This tool generates and returns fake/synthetic data (a file extension string) using Faker.js. It has no side effects, does not interact with any real systems, and simply produces a read-only data value. Misuse potential is minimal.

From the tool's definition Returns a commonly used file extension

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Questions about system-commonFileExt

What does the system-commonFileExt tool do? +

Returns a commonly used file extension. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Faker MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on system-commonFileExt? +

Register the Faker MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for system-commonFileExt: 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 Faker MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is system-commonFileExt? +

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

Can I rate-limit system-commonFileExt? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the system-commonFileExt 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 system-commonFileExt completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for system-commonFileExt. 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 system-commonFileExt? +

system-commonFileExt is provided by the Faker MCP Server MCP server (kentrino/faker-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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