marketplace_status

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/marketplace-status.md

WHAT IT DOES

What marketplace_status does on Kiln

AI agents call marketplace_status 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 marketplace_status is rated Low

The tool name indicates a status check of a marketplace (likely related to 3D printer supplies, spools, or services). The empty description significantly limits confidence. Given the sibling tools context (add_spool, add_assembly_part, etc.), this appears to be a read-only query into marketplace or availability data. No evidence suggests data modification, deletion, code execution, or financial operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'marketplace_status' suggests a status query operation, typical of Read category tools that retrieve information without side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

marketplace_status Allowed

marketplace_status 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": {
    "marketplace_status": {}
  }
}

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 marketplace_status call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about marketplace_status

What does the marketplace_status tool do? +

marketplace_status 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 marketplace_status? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit marketplace_status? +

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

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

marketplace_status 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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