hives_read_flight_file

Read a file from a Flight runtime (GET /v1/hives/flights/{flight_id}/files/read)

SERVERGenesis SOURCE@onesi/genesis-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 22 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/onesi-genesis-mcp/hives-read-flight-file.md

WHAT IT DOES

What hives_read_flight_file does on Genesis

AI agents call hives_read_flight_file 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
`path`	string	Yes	File path
`flight_id`	string	Yes	Flight ID owned by the caller's organization

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why hives_read_flight_file is rated Low

Even though hives_read_flight_file 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.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

hives_read_flight_file Allowed

hives_read_flight_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": {
    "hives_read_flight_file": {}
  }
}

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 hives_read_flight_file call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about hives_read_flight_file

What does the hives_read_flight_file tool do? +

Read a file from a Flight runtime (GET /v1/hives/flights/{flight_id}/files/read). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Genesis MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does hives_read_flight_file accept? +

hives_read_flight_file accepts 2 parameters: path, flight_id. Required: path, flight_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on hives_read_flight_file? +

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

What risk level is hives_read_flight_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit hives_read_flight_file? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the hives_read_flight_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 hives_read_flight_file completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for hives_read_flight_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 hives_read_flight_file? +

hives_read_flight_file 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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