get_system_info

Get FluidNC system information: firmware version, CPU, memory, WiFi, SD card status

Server Cnc Fluidnc whitneydesignlabs/cnc-fluidnc-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_system_info does on Cnc Fluidnc

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

Why get_system_info needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries system metadata (firmware version, hardware specs, connectivity status, storage info) without modifying any state, executing code, or triggering machine operations. It is a read-only informational tool with minimal security impact if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_system_info' and description 'Get FluidNC system information: firmware version, CPU, memory, WiFi, SD card status' indicate retrieval of system information with no modification or execution of commands.

Questions about get_system_info

What does the get_system_info tool do? +

Get FluidNC system information: firmware version, CPU, memory, WiFi, SD card status. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cnc Fluidnc MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_system_info? +

Register the Cnc Fluidnc MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_system_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 Cnc Fluidnc. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_system_info? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_system_info? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_system_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_system_info completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_system_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_system_info? +

get_system_info is provided by the Cnc Fluidnc MCP server (whitneydesignlabs/cnc-fluidnc-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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