analyzeFile

Analyzes files using gemini-cli. Supported file types: Images (.png, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .webp, .svg, .bmp), Text (.txt, .md, .text), Documents (.pdf)

Server Mcp Gemini Cli mcp-gemini-cli
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What analyzeFile does on Mcp Gemini Cli

AI agents call analyzeFile to retrieve information from Mcp Gemini Cli without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why analyzeFile needs a policy

This tool retrieves and processes file content for analysis without creating side effects, modifying data, executing code, or making financial transactions. It is a read-only analysis operation that queries file data through Gemini's AI analysis capabilities.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'analyzeFile' and description 'Analyzes files using gemini-cli' with supported read-only file types (images, text, documents). No modification, deletion, or execution capability mentioned.

Questions about analyzeFile

What does the analyzeFile tool do? +

Analyzes files using gemini-cli. Supported file types: Images (.png, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .webp, .svg, .bmp), Text (.txt, .md, .text), Documents (.pdf). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Gemini Cli MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on analyzeFile? +

Register the Mcp Gemini Cli MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for analyzeFile: 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 Mcp Gemini Cli. Nothing to install.

What risk level is analyzeFile? +

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

Can I rate-limit analyzeFile? +

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

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

analyzeFile is provided by the Mcp Gemini Cli MCP server (mcp-gemini-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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