get_sample_files

- get full project files for a known sample (discovered via list_samples or search)

Server Simple Dynamsoft yushulx/simple-dynamsoft-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_sample_files does on Simple Dynamsoft

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

Why get_sample_files needs a policy

This tool retrieves pre-existing sample project files from the Dynamsoft SDK documentation/repository. It performs a query-like operation to fetch data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any code. The blast radius of misuse is minimal since it only exposes publicly available SDK samples, posing no data loss, financial, or operational risk.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'get full project files for a known sample' — a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects. The verb 'get' and context of retrieving existing sample code indicates read-only access.

Questions about get_sample_files

What does the get_sample_files tool do? +

- get full project files for a known sample (discovered via list_samples or search). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Simple Dynamsoft MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_sample_files? +

Register the Simple Dynamsoft MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_sample_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 Simple Dynamsoft. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_sample_files? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_sample_files? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_sample_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 get_sample_files completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_sample_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 get_sample_files? +

get_sample_files is provided by the Simple Dynamsoft MCP server (yushulx/simple-dynamsoft-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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