list_printer_variants

A read tool on the Kiln MCP server.

SERVERKiln SOURCEcodeofaxel/Kiln

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/kiln/list-printer-variants.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_printer_variants does on Kiln

AI agents call list_printer_variants 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 list_printer_variants is rated Low

List operations query data without modification; 3D printer variants are read-only reference data.

From the tool's definition uninformative description

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_printer_variants Allowed

list_printer_variants 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": {
    "list_printer_variants": {}
  }
}

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 list_printer_variants call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_printer_variants

What does the list_printer_variants tool do? +

list_printer_variants 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 list_printer_variants? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_printer_variants? +

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

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

list_printer_variants 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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