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What list_multi_material_addons does on Kiln
AI agents call list_multi_material_addons 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.
Why list_multi_material_addons is rated Low
The 'list' prefix strongly suggests this tool queries or enumerates existing multi-material addon configurations without creating, modifying, or deleting data. In the context of 3D printer control, listing available addons is a read-only operation with no side effects.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_multi_material_addons' indicates a retrieval operation ('list') without modification verbs; returns information about available addons.
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The rule that runs list_multi_material_addons 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 list_multi_material_addons, this is the rule to start with:
list_multi_material_addons is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Kiln, apply this rule, and every list_multi_material_addons call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about list_multi_material_addons
list_multi_material_addons 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.
Register the Kiln MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_multi_material_addons: 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.
list_multi_material_addons is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_multi_material_addons 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_multi_material_addons. 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.
list_multi_material_addons 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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