gluecron_repo_explain_codebase

Return the cached AI 'explain this codebase' Markdown for a public repo (most recent commit). Returns null when no cached explanation exists yet.

SERVERGluecron SOURCEhttps://gluecron.com/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 22 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/com-gluecron-gluecron/gluecron-repo-explain-codebase.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gluecron_repo_explain_codebase does on Gluecron

AI agents call gluecron_repo_explain_codebase 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
`repo`	string	Yes	Repo name
`owner`	string	Yes	Repo owner username

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why gluecron_repo_explain_codebase is rated Low

Retrieves cached read-only markdown explanation; no side effects.

From the tool's definition Return the cached AI 'explain this codebase' Markdown

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gluecron_repo_explain_codebase 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_repo_explain_codebase, this is the rule to start with:

gluecron_repo_explain_codebase Allowed

gluecron_repo_explain_codebase 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": {
    "gluecron_repo_explain_codebase": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about gluecron_repo_explain_codebase

What does the gluecron_repo_explain_codebase tool do? +

Return the cached AI 'explain this codebase' Markdown for a public repo (most recent commit). Returns null when no cached explanation exists yet. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Gluecron MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does gluecron_repo_explain_codebase accept? +

gluecron_repo_explain_codebase accepts 2 parameters: repo, owner. Required: repo, owner. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on gluecron_repo_explain_codebase? +

Register the Gluecron MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gluecron_repo_explain_codebase: 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.

What risk level is gluecron_repo_explain_codebase? +

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

Can I rate-limit gluecron_repo_explain_codebase? +

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

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

gluecron_repo_explain_codebase 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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