// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

GRETL MCP TOOLS

12 tools from the Gretl MCP MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 12 GRETL MCP TOOLS

READ 1 tools

Read gretl_capabilities lists installed Gretl commands, functions, and package help.

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive gretl_package runs native `pkg` actions such as install, query, run-sample, unload, remove, and index.

EXECUTE 10 tools

Execute gretl_dataset_summary opens a local dataset, returns summary statistics, and requires GUI opening by default. Execute gretl_gui_launch launches the visible Gretl desktop GUI. Execute gretl_gui_version checks Gretl GUI availability. Execute gretl_help returns Gretl help for a command. Execute gretl_make_package builds `.gfn` or `.zip` function packages with `makepkg`. Execute gretl_ols opens a local dataset, estimates an OLS model, and requires GUI opening by default. Execute gretl_run_commands runs raw Gretl command lines and requires GUI opening by default. Execute gretl_run_script runs a Gretl/Hansl script and requires GUI opening by default. Execute gretl_run_script_file runs an existing local `.inp` file and requires GUI opening by default. Execute gretl_version checks Gretl availability.

// RUNNING THIS SERVER

The managed route: connect Gretl MCP through the PolicyLayer gateway — every tool call above is checked against your policy before it runs, with a full audit log.

DIRECT INSTALL (UNMANAGED) npx -y gretl-mcp

// FAQ

How many tools does the Gretl MCP MCP server have? +

The Gretl MCP MCP server exposes 12 tools across 3 categories: Read, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Gretl MCP tools? +

Route the Gretl MCP server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard — they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Gretl MCP tools fall into? +

Gretl MCP tools are categorised as Read (1), Destructive (1), Execute (10). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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