read_code_file

Read a file under the project

SERVERFeatureBoard SOURCEhttps://github.com/valentil/featureboard-mcp/releases/download/v0.7/featureboard.plugin

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What read_code_file does on FeatureBoard

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

RISK

Why read_code_file is rated Low

This tool retrieves file contents from the project without side effects. It falls clearly into the Read category—no data is created, modified, deleted, or executed. The low severity reflects minimal risk when an AI agent accesses project files; the main concern would be exposure of sensitive information within those files, but that is a data sensitivity issue rather than a tool capability risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'read_code_file' and description 'Read a file under the project' explicitly indicate a read-only operation with no modification, deletion, or execution.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs read_code_file safely

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

read_code_file Allowed

read_code_file 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": {
    "read_code_file": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about read_code_file

What does the read_code_file tool do? +

Read a file under the project. It is categorised as a Read tool in the FeatureBoard MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on read_code_file? +

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

What risk level is read_code_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit read_code_file? +

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

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

read_code_file is provided by the FeatureBoard MCP server (https://github.com/valentil/featureboard-mcp/releases/download/v0.7/featureboard.plugin). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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