get_skill_manifest

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/get-skill-manifest.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_skill_manifest does on Kiln

AI agents call get_skill_manifest 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 get_skill_manifest is rated Low

The 'get' prefix and 'manifest' terminology strongly indicate a query/retrieval operation with no side effects. Even in a 3D printer control context, fetching a skill manifest is informational. Without a description, confidence is moderate but the naming pattern justifies Read classification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_skill_manifest' suggests retrieval of a manifest or metadata, with 'get' indicating a read operation. Description is empty, limiting evidence.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_skill_manifest Allowed

get_skill_manifest 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": {
    "get_skill_manifest": {}
  }
}

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 get_skill_manifest call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_skill_manifest

What does the get_skill_manifest tool do? +

get_skill_manifest 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 get_skill_manifest? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_skill_manifest? +

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

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

get_skill_manifest 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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