gcc_compile · Yaver MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gcc_compile does on Yaver

AI agents invoke gcc_compile to trigger actions in Yaver. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

PARAMETERS

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`file`	string	Yes
`flags`	array	—	e.g. ["-Wall", "-O2", "-std=c17"]
`output`	string	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gcc_compile needs a policy

gcc_compile triggers real processes with real consequences. An agent gone sideways doesn't fire it once — it starts dozens of builds, sends mass notifications, or burns through compute before anyone looks up.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (file)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

gcc_compile Rate-limited

gcc_compile stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gcc_compile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gcc_compile_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gcc_compile

What does the gcc_compile tool do? +

Compile C/C++ with GCC. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Yaver MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

What parameters does gcc_compile accept? +

gcc_compile accepts 3 parameters: file, flags, output. Required: file. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on gcc_compile? +

Register the Yaver MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gcc_compile: 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 Yaver. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gcc_compile? +

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

Can I rate-limit gcc_compile? +

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

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

gcc_compile is provided by the Yaver MCP server (yaver-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.