get_object_text

Preview an object's content as UTF-8 text (capped; binary objects are rejected).

Server Rustfs stackblaze/rustfs-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_object_text does on Rustfs

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

Why get_object_text needs a policy

This tool retrieves and displays object content without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. It has no side effects and poses minimal risk even if misused—worst case, an AI agent reads unintended file contents. No destructive, financial, or code execution capability is present.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_object_text' and description 'Preview an object's content as UTF-8 text' indicate data retrieval with no modification. The 'capped' limit and rejection of binary objects further confirm a safe read-only operation.

Questions about get_object_text

What does the get_object_text tool do? +

Preview an object's content as UTF-8 text (capped; binary objects are rejected). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Rustfs MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_object_text? +

Register the Rustfs MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_object_text: 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 Rustfs. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_object_text? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_object_text? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_object_text 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_object_text completely? +

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

get_object_text is provided by the Rustfs MCP server (stackblaze/rustfs-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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