get_raw_file

Get the raw contents of a file in a repository

SERVERForgejo SOURCEsqcows/forgejo-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_raw_file does on Forgejo

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

RISK

Why get_raw_file is rated Low

Retrieves file data without modification, side effects, or execution. Pure read operation.

From the tool's definition Get the raw contents of a file in a repository

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_raw_file safely

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

get_raw_file Allowed

get_raw_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": {
    "get_raw_file": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_raw_file

What does the get_raw_file tool do? +

Get the raw contents of a file in a repository. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Forgejo MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_raw_file? +

Register the Forgejo MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_raw_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 Forgejo. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_raw_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_raw_file? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_raw_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 get_raw_file completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_raw_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 get_raw_file? +

get_raw_file is provided by the Forgejo MCP server (sqcows/forgejo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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