project_context

Fetch the repo's agent-guidance files (CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, AI_ARCH.md, REMOTE_WORKER.md) plus the project's init.md. Every result is prefixed with a stale-docs warning. Use this at the start of a task for context, but remember: the docs may be out of date — always grep the code to verify claims...

Server Yaver yaver-cli
Category Execute
Risk class High
Parameters 10 required

What project_context does on Yaver

AI agents invoke project_context 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.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
workDir string Project root (defaults to the agent's active work-dir).

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why project_context needs a policy

project_context 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 signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about project_context

What does the project_context tool do? +

Fetch the repo's agent-guidance files (CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, AI_ARCH.md, REMOTE_WORKER.md) plus the project's init.md. Every result is prefixed with a stale-docs warning. Use this at the start of a task for context, but remember: the docs may be out of date — always grep the code to verify claims before acting on them. 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 project_context accept? +

project_context accepts 1 parameter: workDir. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on project_context? +

Register the Yaver MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for project_context: 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 project_context? +

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

Can I rate-limit project_context? +

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

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

project_context 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.

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