firmware_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/firmware-status.md

WHAT IT DOES

What firmware_status does on Kiln

AI agents call firmware_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 firmware_status is rated Low

Status/query operations are typically read-only and retrieve information about device state without side effects. The empty description reduces confidence, but the name strongly suggests this is a non-destructive query of printer firmware state. In the context of 3D printer control systems, firmware status checks are standard informational operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'firmware_status' indicates a status query operation with no description provided. The naming convention suggests retrieval of firmware state information without modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

firmware_status Allowed

firmware_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": {
    "firmware_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 firmware_status call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about firmware_status

What does the firmware_status tool do? +

firmware_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 firmware_status? +

Register the Kiln MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for firmware_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 firmware_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit firmware_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the firmware_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 firmware_status completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for firmware_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 firmware_status? +

firmware_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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