cross_repo_search

A read tool on the CogniRepo MCP server.

SERVERCogniRepo SOURCEpypi:cognirepo

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What cross_repo_search does on CogniRepo

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

RISK

Why cross_repo_search is rated Low

The tool appears to perform cross-repository searches, which is a read operation that retrieves data without modifying, deleting, or executing external code. The empty description limits confidence, but the tool's name and position among other clearly read-focused tools (search, graph analysis, context retrieval) indicate this is a passive data lookup function with no side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'cross_repo_search' indicates a search operation across repositories. Sibling tools like 'episodic_search', 'dependency_graph', and 'architecture_overview' are all read-only information retrieval functions.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs cross_repo_search safely

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

cross_repo_search Allowed

cross_repo_search 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": {
    "cross_repo_search": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about cross_repo_search

What does the cross_repo_search tool do? +

cross_repo_search is a read tool on the CogniRepo MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CogniRepo MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on cross_repo_search? +

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

What risk level is cross_repo_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit cross_repo_search? +

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

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

cross_repo_search is provided by the CogniRepo MCP server (pypi:cognirepo). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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