get_cloudcompare_info

Check if CloudCompare is installed and return its version and path.

Server Cloudcompare yufeioptimal/cloudcompare-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_cloudcompare_info does on Cloudcompare

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

Why get_cloudcompare_info needs a policy

This tool only retrieves system information about CloudCompare installation status, version, and file path. It performs no modifications, executions, deletions, or financial operations. It is a pure information-gathering (Read) operation with minimal security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate it 'checks if CloudCompare is installed and return its version and path' — a query operation with no side effects.

Questions about get_cloudcompare_info

What does the get_cloudcompare_info tool do? +

Check if CloudCompare is installed and return its version and path. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cloudcompare MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_cloudcompare_info? +

Register the Cloudcompare MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_cloudcompare_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 Cloudcompare. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_cloudcompare_info? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_cloudcompare_info? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_cloudcompare_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_cloudcompare_info completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_cloudcompare_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_cloudcompare_info? +

get_cloudcompare_info is provided by the Cloudcompare MCP server (yufeioptimal/cloudcompare-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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