get_tool_position

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-tool-position.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_tool_position does on Kiln

AI agents call get_tool_position 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_tool_position is rated Low

The tool appears to retrieve positional data from a 3D printer without altering state. Despite empty description lowering confidence, the read-only semantic from the name ('get_') and context (3D printer control) indicates this is a state query rather than a command that modifies, executes arbitrary actions, or causes irreversible changes.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_tool_position' suggests querying state (position) of a 3D printer tool/nozzle. No description provided to confirm, but naming pattern aligns with Read operations common in printer control (query current state without modification).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_tool_position Allowed

get_tool_position 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_tool_position": {}
  }
}

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_tool_position call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_tool_position

What does the get_tool_position tool do? +

get_tool_position 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_tool_position? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_tool_position? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_tool_position 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_tool_position completely? +

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

get_tool_position 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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