download_object

Download an object from a bucket and save it to a local file

SERVERLinode MCP Server SOURCEtakashito/linode-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/takashito-linode-mcp-server/download-object.md

WHAT IT DOES

What download_object does on Linode MCP Server

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

RISK

Why download_object is rated Low

This tool retrieves data from a Linode object storage bucket. While it saves data locally, the operation is read-only on the source—no data is modified, created, or destroyed in the bucket itself.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'download_object' and description 'Download an object from a bucket and save it to a local file' indicate retrieval of data from cloud storage without modification, creation, or deletion of the source object.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs download_object safely

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

download_object Allowed

download_object 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": {
    "download_object": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about download_object

What does the download_object tool do? +

Download an object from a bucket and save it to a local file. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Linode MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on download_object? +

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

What risk level is download_object? +

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

Can I rate-limit download_object? +

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

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

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

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