// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

ACDP TOOLS

9 tools from the Acdp MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

READ TOOLS

check_locks List all active file locks. Shows which files are locked, by whom, and when they expire. connection_status Check which coordination server you are currently connected to. list_agents List all agents registered on the coordination server and their connection status.

WRITE TOOLS

connect_remote Connect to a remote ACDP coordination server on another machine. Use this when you need to coordinate with agents running on a different computer. ... lock_files Lock files before modifying them. Other agents will see these files as unavailable. Fails if any file is already locked by another agent. notify_sync After committing changes, notify all other agents that these files have been updated. They will know to sync. This also auto-releases your locks on... release_files Release your locks on files. Use this when you no longer need exclusive access. request_commit Request permission to commit changes to files. Auto-approved if you hold the lock and the files are not in a manual-approval path. Otherwise waits ...

EXECUTE TOOLS

start_local Start a local ACDP coordination server on this machine. You become the owner. Other agents can connect to your server using your IP and the generat...

// FAQ

How many tools does the Acdp MCP server have? +

The Acdp MCP server exposes 9 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Acdp tools? +

Use Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy. Write YAML rules for each tool — rate limits, argument validation, or deny rules — then run Intercept in front of the Acdp server.

What risk categories do Acdp tools fall into? +

Acdp tools are categorised as Read (3), Write (5), Execute (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Let agents act without letting them run wild.

Deterministic policy on every MCP tool call. Per-identity grants. Full audit log.

Currently onboarding teams running MCP in production.