// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

REPORT NEEDS TOOLS

7 tools from the Report Needs MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

READ TOOLS

get_categories Get all available need categories with descriptions. get_need Get full details of a specific need, including all comments and metadata. get_stats Get aggregate statistics on reported needs — total counts, votes by category, urgency breakdown. list_needs List reported needs, optionally filtered by category. Shows what agents need most. report_need Report a capability or service you need as an agent. Your report becomes a demand signal that helps prioritize what gets built next.

WRITE TOOLS

comment_need Add context, experience, or suggestions to an existing need. 2/5 vote_need Upvote an existing need to signal that you also need this capability. 2/5

// FAQ

How many tools does the Report Needs MCP server have? +

The Report Needs MCP server exposes 7 tools across 2 categories: Read, Write.

How do I enforce policies on Report Needs tools? +

Use Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy. Write YAML rules for each tool — rate limits, argument validation, or deny rules — then run Intercept in front of the Report Needs server.

What risk categories do Report Needs tools fall into? +

Report Needs tools are categorised as Read (5), Write (2). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policies on Report Needs

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept

github.com/policylayer/intercept →