count_lines_in_file

Count lines, words, and characters in a text file

SERVERMcp Windows SOURCEmukul975/mcp-windows-automation

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/mukul975-mcp-windows-automation/count-lines-in-file.md

WHAT IT DOES

What count_lines_in_file does on Mcp Windows

AI agents call count_lines_in_file to retrieve information from Mcp Windows without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why count_lines_in_file is rated Low

This tool retrieves and counts data from a file without side effects. It performs a query operation (counting lines, words, characters) on file content, which is purely informational and poses minimal risk of misuse by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'count_lines_in_file' and description 'Count lines, words, and characters in a text file' indicate read-only file analysis with no modification, deletion, or code execution.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs count_lines_in_file safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Windows, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For count_lines_in_file, this is the rule to start with:

count_lines_in_file Allowed

count_lines_in_file 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": {
    "count_lines_in_file": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp Windows, apply this rule, and every count_lines_in_file call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about count_lines_in_file

What does the count_lines_in_file tool do? +

Count lines, words, and characters in a text file. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Windows MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on count_lines_in_file? +

Register the Mcp Windows MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for count_lines_in_file: 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 Windows. Nothing to install.

What risk level is count_lines_in_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit count_lines_in_file? +

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

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

count_lines_in_file is provided by the Mcp Windows MCP server (mukul975/mcp-windows-automation). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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