obsidian_batch_get_file_contents
AI agents call obsidian_batch_get_file_contents to retrieve information from Obsidian MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves/queries file contents from an Obsidian vault without side effects. The batch operation retrieves data only and does not create, modify, delete, or execute operations. Confidence is slightly reduced (0.85 rather than higher) due to the empty description, but the tool name and server context provide strong evidence of a read-only operation.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'obsidian_batch_get_file_contents' indicates retrieval of file contents in batch. The description is empty, but the name and context of sibling tools (obsidian_get_file_contents, obsidian_list_files_in_vault) clearly establish a read pattern.
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obsidian_batch_get_file_contents. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Obsidian MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Obsidian MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for obsidian_batch_get_file_contents: 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 Obsidian MCP Server. Nothing to install.
obsidian_batch_get_file_contents is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the obsidian_batch_get_file_contents 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for obsidian_batch_get_file_contents. 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.
obsidian_batch_get_file_contents is provided by the Obsidian MCP Server MCP server (shepherd-creative/obsidian-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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