gluecron_find_symbol
Find definitions of a symbol by name within a repo. Wraps src/lib/symbols.findDefinitions.
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What gluecron_find_symbol does on Gluecron
AI agents call gluecron_find_symbol to retrieve information from Gluecron without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
name | string | Yes | Symbol name |
repo | string | Yes | |
owner | string | Yes |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why gluecron_find_symbol is rated Low
This tool performs a symbol lookup/search within a repository, equivalent to grep or IDE symbol navigation. It has no side effects, creates no resources, executes no code, and cannot modify or delete data. It is a straightforward Read operation with minimal security risk.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'find_symbol' and description states 'Find definitions of a symbol by name within a repo' — a query operation that retrieves data without modifying or executing anything.
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The rule that runs gluecron_find_symbol safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Gluecron, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For gluecron_find_symbol, this is the rule to start with:
gluecron_find_symbol is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Gluecron, apply this rule, and every gluecron_find_symbol call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about gluecron_find_symbol
Find definitions of a symbol by name within a repo. Wraps src/lib/symbols.findDefinitions. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Gluecron MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
gluecron_find_symbol accepts 3 parameters: name, repo, owner. Required: name, repo, owner. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Gluecron MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gluecron_find_symbol: 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 Gluecron. Nothing to install.
gluecron_find_symbol is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gluecron_find_symbol 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gluecron_find_symbol. 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.
gluecron_find_symbol is provided by the Gluecron MCP server (https://gluecron.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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