get-file-info · Figma MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What get-file-info does on Figma MCP Server

AI agents call get-file-info to retrieve information from Figma MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why get-file-info needs a policy

This tool retrieves file metadata from Figma (likely name, ID, dimensions, creation date, etc.) with no side effects, modifications, or external operations. It is purely informational, making it a Read operation with minimal risk of misuse.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get-file-info' and description 'Get basic information about a Figma file' indicate retrieval of metadata without modification. The verb 'Get' and the read-only nature of querying file information align with the Read category.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about get-file-info

What does the get-file-info tool do? +

Get basic information about a Figma file. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Figma MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get-file-info? +

Register the Figma MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get-file-info: 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 Figma MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get-file-info? +

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

Can I rate-limit get-file-info? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get-file-info 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 get-file-info completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get-file-info. 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 get-file-info? +

get-file-info is provided by the Figma MCP Server MCP server (mohammeduvaiz/figma-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.