# update-codebase-insight

A write tool on the CodeAnalysis MCP Server MCP server.

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `update-codebase-insight`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/update-codebase-insight

## Facts

- Tool: `update-codebase-insight`
- Server: CodeAnalysis MCP Server (`0xjcf/mcp_codeanalysis`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis.md
- Homepage: https://github.com/0xjcf/MCP_CodeAnalysis
- Risk category: Write (Medium risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 0
- Recommended policy verdict: Rate-limited

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "update-codebase-insight",
    "arguments": {}
  }
}
```

## Why update-codebase-insight is rated Medium

The verb 'update' combined with 'codebase-insight' indicates this tool modifies stored analysis or metadata about the codebase. While we cannot confirm the exact scope without documentation, update operations on codebase-related systems typically fall under Write (reversible modification). Severity is high because updates to codebase insights could affect downstream analysis or development decisions.

From the tool's own definition: "Tool name 'update-codebase-insight' contains 'update', indicating modification of data. Description is empty, limiting certainty. The tool name suggests writing to codebase insights or analysis state."

## Use case

AI agents use update-codebase-insight to create or update resources in CodeAnalysis MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your CodeAnalysis MCP Server environment.

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Rate-limited**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches CodeAnalysis MCP Server:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "update-codebase-insight": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update-codebase-insight_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Other tools on CodeAnalysis MCP Server (30)

- `clear-session` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/clear-session.md
- `build-knowledge-graph` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/build-knowledge-graph.md
- `analyze-cursor` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/analyze-cursor.md
- `analyze-dependencies` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/analyze-dependencies.md
- `analyze-files` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/analyze-files.md
- `analyze-metrics` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/analyze-metrics.md
- `analyze-quality` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/analyze-quality.md
- `analyze-repository` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/analyze-repository.md
- `calculate-metrics` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/calculate-metrics.md
- `cross-repo-analysis` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/cross-repo-analysis.md
- `evolution-pathway` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/evolution-pathway.md
- `folder-structure` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/folder-structure.md
- `get-file` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/get-file.md
- `get-session-history` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/get-session-history.md
- `get-session-info` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/get-session-info.md
- `get-tool-details` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/get-tool-details.md
- `list-available-tools` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/list-available-tools.md
- `list-quality-rules` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/list-quality-rules.md
- `list-sessions` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/list-sessions.md
- `project-info` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/project-info.md
- `query-knowledge-graph` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/query-knowledge-graph.md
- `retrieve-codebase-insights` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/retrieve-codebase-insights.md
- `search-code` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/search-code.md
- `socio-technical-analysis` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/socio-technical-analysis.md
- `visualize-code-structure` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/visualize-code-structure.md
- `visualize-dependencies` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/visualize-dependencies.md
- `visualize-tool-relationships` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/visualize-tool-relationships.md
- `create-session` — Write — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/create-session.md
- `export-knowledge-graph` — Write — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/export-knowledge-graph.md
- `store-codebase-insight` — Write — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis/store-codebase-insight.md

## For agents

This record is a snapshot. Live verdicts and the full registry:

- Check every server in your MCP config at once: `npx -y policylayer stack`
- Vet a server before you add it: install the mcp-precheck skill — `npx skills add https://policylayer.com` (skill text: https://policylayer.com/skill.md)
- Query the registry over MCP: endpoint `https://api.policylayer.com/mcp` — tools `check_mcp_server`, `check_mcp_stack`, `check_tool`, `search_registry`, `get_change_events`

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Source: the PolicyLayer MCP registry — one continuously verified record per MCP server. Full record: https://policylayer.com/registry?q=0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis · API: https://policylayer.com/registry/api · Policy library: https://policylayer.com/policies/0xjcf-mcp-codeanalysis