list_trusted_printers
Return the list of trusted printer hostnames/IPs.
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What list_trusted_printers does on Kiln
AI agents call list_trusted_printers 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_trusted_printers is rated Low
This tool queries and returns configuration data (trusted printer list) without modifying, executing commands on, or destructively affecting any system. It is a straightforward read operation that retrieves information for informational purposes only. Even in a multi-printer environment, exposure of this list poses minimal security risk compared to tools that actually control printer hardware or execute code.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_trusted_printers' and description states 'Return the list of trusted printer hostnames/IPs' — purely a retrieval operation with no side effects.
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The rule that runs list_trusted_printers 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_trusted_printers, this is the rule to start with:
list_trusted_printers 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_trusted_printers call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about list_trusted_printers
Return the list of trusted printer hostnames/IPs. 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_trusted_printers: 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_trusted_printers 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_trusted_printers 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_trusted_printers. 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_trusted_printers 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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