High-risk tools in Mcp Neovim Server
6 of the 19 tools in Mcp Neovim Server are classified as high risk. This page profiles those tools specifically, with recommended policy actions and the attack patterns that target them.
Every operation listed below is an action PolicyLayer recommends controlling at the transport layer. Open any tool to see the full profile, risk score, and YAML policy snippet.
Tools at high risk
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vim_buffer_switchExecuteSwitch between buffers by name or number
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vim_commandExecuteExecute Vim commands with optional shell command support
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vim_macroExecuteRecord, stop, and play Neovim macros
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vim_tabExecuteManage Neovim tabs: create, close, and navigate between tabs
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vim_visualExecuteCreate visual mode selections in the buffer
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vim_windowExecuteManage Neovim windows: split, close, and navigate between windows
Attacks that target this class
High-risk tools in any server share these documented attack patterns. Each links to the full case and the defensive policy.