// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

pair_programming

Interactive coding assistance via DeepSeek

Sends code to external DeepSeek API

Part of the Deepseek MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server Execute Risk 3/5

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents invoke pair_programming to trigger processes or run actions in Deepseek. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON PAIR_PROGRAMMING

pair_programming can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

io-github-arikusi-deepseek.yaml

tools:
  pair_programming:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full Deepseek policy for all 15 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name pair_programming

Category Execute

MCP Server Deepseek MCP Server

Risk Level High

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View all 15 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling execute-class tools like pair_programming have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER EXECUTE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Execute risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

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// IN CONTEXT OF HIGH RISK

pair_programming is one of the high-risk operations in Deepseek. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the pair_programming tool do? +

Interactive coding assistance via DeepSeek. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Deepseek MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on pair_programming? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for pair_programming. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Deepseek MCP server.

What risk level is pair_programming? +

pair_programming is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit pair_programming? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pair_programming rule in your Intercept 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 pair_programming completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for pair_programming. 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 pair_programming? +

pair_programming is provided by the Deepseek MCP server (@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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