compare

[Code Management] Query code to compare content

SERVERAlibabacloud Devops SOURCEalibabacloud-devops-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What compare does on Alibabacloud Devops

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

RISK

Why compare is rated Low

The compare function queries and displays code differences, which is a read-only operation with no side effects. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute any code. This is a standard code review/inspection capability with minimal risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'compare' with description '[Code Management] Query code to compare content' — retrieves and displays differences between code versions without modification or execution.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs compare safely

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

compare Allowed

compare 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": {
    "compare": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about compare

What does the compare tool do? +

[Code Management] Query code to compare content. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Alibabacloud Devops MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on compare? +

Register the Alibabacloud Devops MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for compare: 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 Alibabacloud Devops. Nothing to install.

What risk level is compare? +

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

Can I rate-limit compare? +

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

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

compare is provided by the Alibabacloud Devops MCP server (alibabacloud-devops-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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