renef_module_list

Lists all loaded .so libraries in the target process with their addresses.

SERVERRenef SOURCEahmeth4n/renef-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/ahmeth4n-renef-mcp/renef-module-list.md

WHAT IT DOES

What renef_module_list does on Renef

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

RISK

Why renef_module_list is rated Low

This tool retrieves and displays metadata about native libraries currently loaded in a process. It performs introspection only—reading memory addresses and library names—with no side effects. While the broader Renef server enables reverse engineering and native code manipulation, this specific tool is strictly informational.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'renef_module_list' and description 'Lists all loaded .so libraries in the target process with their addresses' indicate querying/retrieving information about loaded modules without modifying or executing code.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs renef_module_list safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Renef, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For renef_module_list, this is the rule to start with:

renef_module_list Allowed

renef_module_list is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "renef_module_list": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Renef, apply this rule, and every renef_module_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about renef_module_list

What does the renef_module_list tool do? +

Lists all loaded .so libraries in the target process with their addresses. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Renef MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on renef_module_list? +

Register the Renef MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for renef_module_list: 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 Renef. Nothing to install.

What risk level is renef_module_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit renef_module_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the renef_module_list 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 renef_module_list completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for renef_module_list. 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 renef_module_list? +

renef_module_list is provided by the Renef MCP server (ahmeth4n/renef-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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