suggest_spool_swaps

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/suggest-spool-swaps.md

WHAT IT DOES

What suggest_spool_swaps does on Kiln

AI agents call suggest_spool_swaps 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 suggest_spool_swaps is rated Low

The tool name suggests it provides recommendations or analysis about spool swaps rather than executing physical changes to printer hardware or consumables. Without a description, confidence is moderate, but the pattern of similar tools and the phrasing 'suggest' rather than 'perform' or 'execute' points toward a Read category (retrieving/querying printer state and providing recommendations).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'suggest_spool_swaps' implies querying or recommending spool configurations; description is empty, limiting confidence.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

suggest_spool_swaps Allowed

suggest_spool_swaps 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": {
    "suggest_spool_swaps": {}
  }
}

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 suggest_spool_swaps call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about suggest_spool_swaps

What does the suggest_spool_swaps tool do? +

suggest_spool_swaps 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 suggest_spool_swaps? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit suggest_spool_swaps? +

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

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

suggest_spool_swaps 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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