km_get_action_xml

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why km_get_action_xml needs a policy

The tool queries and retrieves the XML representation of an existing action within a Keyboard Maestro macro. This is a read-only operation with no side effects, no code execution, and no data modification. The sibling tools like km_add_* and km_add_execute_macro suggest this server can perform Execute operations, but this specific tool is purely retrieving information.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states 'Get the XML definition of a specific action in a macro' — retrieves data without modification or execution.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access km_get_action_xml gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control km_get_action_xml

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Keyboard Maestro, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for km_get_action_xml:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "km_get_action_xml": {}
  }
}

km_get_action_xml is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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Destructive km_delete_action Delete a specific action from a macro. Actions are 1-indexed. WARNING: This cannot be undo Destructive km_delete_macro Delete a macro by name or UID. WARNING: This cannot be undone! Destructive km_delete_trigger Delete a trigger from a macro. Triggers are 1-indexed. Destructive km_manage_group Manage macro groups (create, delete, toggle, list). Execute km_run_macro Execute a macro by name or UID. Execute km_add_execute_macro Add an action to execute another macro. Execute km_add_shell_script Add an action to execute a shell script. Write km_search_replace_action Search and replace text within a specific action in a macro. Useful for fixing typos or up

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FAQ

Questions about km_get_action_xml

What does the km_get_action_xml tool do? +

Get the XML definition of a specific action in a macro. Actions are 1-indexed. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Keyboard Maestro MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on km_get_action_xml? +

Register the Keyboard Maestro MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for km_get_action_xml: 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 Keyboard Maestro. Nothing to install.

What risk level is km_get_action_xml? +

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

Can I rate-limit km_get_action_xml? +

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

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

km_get_action_xml is provided by the Keyboard Maestro MCP server (saihgupr/keyboard-maestro-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Keyboard Maestro tool call.

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