ams_status

A read tool on the Kiln MCP server.

SERVERKiln SOURCEcodeofaxel/Kiln

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/kiln/ams-status.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ams_status does on Kiln

AI agents call ams_status to retrieve information from Kiln without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why ams_status is rated Low

Status queries are non-destructive reads that retrieve printer state information. Given the context of 3D printer control and the '_status' naming convention, this tool almost certainly retrieves state without side effects. The empty description lowers confidence slightly, but the tool name and context strongly indicate a Read classification with low severity impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ams_status' suggests querying status of an AMS (Filament Management System) component common in 3D printers like Bambu; the empty description prevents full certainty, but the naming pattern '_status' consistently indicates read-only monitoring…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ams_status safely

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

ams_status Allowed

ams_status 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": {
    "ams_status": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about ams_status

What does the ams_status tool do? +

ams_status is a read tool on the Kiln MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Kiln MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on ams_status? +

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

What risk level is ams_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit ams_status? +

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

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

ams_status is provided by the Kiln MCP server (codeofaxel/Kiln). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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