analyze_print_file

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/analyze-print-file.md

WHAT IT DOES

What analyze_print_file does on Kiln

AI agents call analyze_print_file 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 analyze_print_file is rated Low

The tool name strongly implies file analysis/inspection, which is a Read operation. No indication of execution, modification, deletion, or side effects. The empty description prevents higher confidence, but the naming convention and context (among analysis and status tools like 'ams_status', 'analyze_design_requirements', 'analyze_generation_feedback') supports a read classification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'analyze_print_file' suggests inspection or analysis of print files without modification. The name contains 'analyze' which typically indicates a read-only operation. However, the description is empty, reducing confidence.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs analyze_print_file 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 analyze_print_file, this is the rule to start with:

analyze_print_file Allowed

analyze_print_file 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": {
    "analyze_print_file": {}
  }
}

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 analyze_print_file call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about analyze_print_file

What does the analyze_print_file tool do? +

analyze_print_file 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 analyze_print_file? +

Register the Kiln MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for analyze_print_file: 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 analyze_print_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit analyze_print_file? +

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

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

analyze_print_file 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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