get_file_info · AIRIOT MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What get_file_info does on AIRIOT MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why get_file_info needs a policy

This tool retrieves or queries file information only, producing no side effects. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute anything. The action is purely informational, consistent with the Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_file_info' and description '获取文件信息' (get file information in Chinese) indicate a retrieval operation that queries file metadata without modifying data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about get_file_info

What does the get_file_info tool do? +

获取文件信息. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AIRIOT MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_file_info? +

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

What risk level is get_file_info? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_file_info? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_file_info 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_file_info completely? +

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

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