// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

CODE INDEX TOOLS

14 tools from the Code Index MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 14 CODE INDEX TOOLS

READ 7 tools

Read check_temp_directory Check the temporary directory used for storing index data. Read find_files Find files matching glob pattern using in-memory index. Supports path patterns (*.py, test_*.js) and filena... Read get_file_summary Get a summary of a specific file, including: - Line count - Function/class definitions (for support... Read get_file_watcher_status Get file watcher service status and statistics. Read get_settings_info Get information about the project settings. Read get_symbol_body get_symbol_body Read search_code_advanced search_code_advanced

WRITE 3 tools

Write configure_file_watcher configure_file_watcher Write create_temp_directory Create the temporary directory used for storing index data. Write set_project_path Set the base project path for indexing.

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive clear_settings Clear all settings and cached data.

EXECUTE 3 tools

Execute build_deep_index Build the deep index (full symbol extraction) for the current project. This performs a complete re-ind... Execute refresh_index Manually rebuild the project file index. Use after git operations or when index seems stale. Execute refresh_search_tools Manually re-detect the available command-line search tools on the system. This is useful if you have in...

// FAQ

How many tools does the Code Index MCP server have? +

The Code Index MCP server exposes 14 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Code Index tools? +

Route the Code Index 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 Code Index tools fall into? +

Code Index tools are categorised as Read (7), Write (3), Destructive (1), Execute (3). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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