maven-dependencies

Shows the Maven dependency tree with structured output per artifact.

SERVERNpm SOURCEDave-London/Pare

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What maven-dependencies does on Npm

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

RISK

Why maven-dependencies is rated Low

This tool queries Maven project metadata to display the dependency tree in a structured format. It is a retrieval operation with no side effects, no code execution, no data modification, and no destructive capabilities. The use of 'shows' in the description confirms it is informational only.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'maven-dependencies' and description 'Shows the Maven dependency tree with structured output per artifact' indicate a read-only operation that retrieves and displays dependency information without modifying, executing, or deleting anything.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs maven-dependencies safely

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

maven-dependencies Allowed

maven-dependencies 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": {
    "maven-dependencies": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about maven-dependencies

What does the maven-dependencies tool do? +

Shows the Maven dependency tree with structured output per artifact. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Npm MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on maven-dependencies? +

Register the Npm MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for maven-dependencies: 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 Npm. Nothing to install.

What risk level is maven-dependencies? +

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

Can I rate-limit maven-dependencies? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the maven-dependencies 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 maven-dependencies completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for maven-dependencies. 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 maven-dependencies? +

maven-dependencies is provided by the Npm MCP server (Dave-London/Pare). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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