read_game_config

Read a game

Server Lutris MCP Server praeses0/lutris-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What read_game_config does on Lutris MCP Server

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

Why read_game_config needs a policy

This tool retrieves game configuration data without side effects. It matches the Read category definition: 'retrieves or queries data; no side effects'. The action is non-destructive and does not modify, execute, or trigger external operations. Severity is low because reading game config data from a local gaming library poses minimal risk even if accessed inappropriately by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'read_game_config' and description 'Read a game' indicate retrieval of game configuration data without modification.

Questions about read_game_config

What does the read_game_config tool do? +

Read a game. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Lutris MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on read_game_config? +

Register the Lutris MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for read_game_config: 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 Lutris MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is read_game_config? +

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

Can I rate-limit read_game_config? +

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

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

read_game_config is provided by the Lutris MCP Server MCP server (praeses0/lutris-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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