consult_gemini_with_files · Gemini Cli Mcp Slim MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What consult_gemini_with_files does on Gemini Cli Mcp Slim

AI agents invoke consult_gemini_with_files to trigger actions in Gemini Cli Mcp Slim. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why consult_gemini_with_files needs a policy

This tool executes the Gemini CLI with file inputs, making it an Execute category tool. Severity is high because an AI agent could: (1) pass arbitrary files containing sensitive data to Gemini, potentially leaking information; (2) process malicious file contents that could affect downstream behavior; (3) consume significant computational resources.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'consult_gemini_with_files' and description states it will 'Run Gemini with file references.' The verb 'Run' indicates execution of an external AI system (Gemini) with user-supplied file inputs, which constitutes triggering an external operation…

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

consult_gemini_with_files Rate-limited

consult_gemini_with_files stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "consult_gemini_with_files": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "consult_gemini_with_files_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about consult_gemini_with_files

What does the consult_gemini_with_files tool do? +

Run Gemini with file references. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Gemini Cli Mcp Slim MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on consult_gemini_with_files? +

Register the Gemini Cli Mcp Slim MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for consult_gemini_with_files: 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 Gemini Cli Mcp Slim. Nothing to install.

What risk level is consult_gemini_with_files? +

consult_gemini_with_files is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit consult_gemini_with_files? +

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

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

consult_gemini_with_files is provided by the Gemini Cli Mcp Slim MCP server (tksfjt1024/gemini-cli-mcp-slim). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.