boxes_files_get

Get file or folder metadata (GET /v1/boxes/files/{id})

SERVERGenesis SOURCE@onesi/genesis-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/onesi-genesis-mcp/boxes-files-get.md

WHAT IT DOES

What boxes_files_get does on Genesis

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`id`	string	Yes	File ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why boxes_files_get is rated Low

Even though boxes_files_get only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs boxes_files_get safely

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

boxes_files_get Allowed

boxes_files_get 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": {
    "boxes_files_get": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about boxes_files_get

What does the boxes_files_get tool do? +

Get file or folder metadata (GET /v1/boxes/files/{id}). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Genesis MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does boxes_files_get accept? +

boxes_files_get accepts 1 parameter: id. Required: id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on boxes_files_get? +

Register the Genesis MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for boxes_files_get: 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 Genesis. Nothing to install.

What risk level is boxes_files_get? +

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

Can I rate-limit boxes_files_get? +

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

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

boxes_files_get is provided by the Genesis MCP server (@onesi/genesis-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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