interdiff

Compare the changes between two commits in a Jujutsu (jj) repository. Shows only the difference between the two diffs, excluding changes from other commits. Parameters: from (First commit to compare), to (Second commit to compare), repoPath (Optional path to repo root or working directory), cwd (...

Server Jj jj-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What interdiff does on Jj

AI agents call interdiff to retrieve information from Jj without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why interdiff needs a policy

This tool only reads and displays diff information between two commits in a version control repository. It has no side effects and does not modify any data.

From the tool's definition Compare the changes between two commits... Shows only the difference between the two diffs

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Questions about interdiff

What does the interdiff tool do? +

Compare the changes between two commits in a Jujutsu (jj) repository. Shows only the difference between the two diffs, excluding changes from other commits. Parameters: from (First commit to compare), to (Second commit to compare), repoPath (Optional path to repo root or working directory), cwd (Optional working directory to run the command in), context (Optional number of lines of context to show). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Jj MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on interdiff? +

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

What risk level is interdiff? +

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

Can I rate-limit interdiff? +

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

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

interdiff is provided by the Jj MCP server (jj-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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