mcp_generate_changelog_md · Local Code MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What mcp_generate_changelog_md does on Local Code

AI agents use mcp_generate_changelog_md to create or update resources in Local Code — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Local Code environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why mcp_generate_changelog_md needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies a changelog markdown file, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, move money, or perform irreversible actions. The scope is restricted to allowed project roots per the server description, and changelog generation is a non-destructive documentation task.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Generate a Korean markdown changelog/report inside an allowed project root.' The verb 'Generate' indicates creation of a new file or modification of an existing markdown document.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

mcp_generate_changelog_md Rate-limited

mcp_generate_changelog_md stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "mcp_generate_changelog_md": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mcp_generate_changelog_md_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Local Code, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about mcp_generate_changelog_md

What does the mcp_generate_changelog_md tool do? +

Generate a Korean markdown changelog/report inside an allowed project root. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Local Code MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on mcp_generate_changelog_md? +

Register the Local Code MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mcp_generate_changelog_md: 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 Local Code. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mcp_generate_changelog_md? +

mcp_generate_changelog_md is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit mcp_generate_changelog_md? +

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

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

mcp_generate_changelog_md is provided by the Local Code MCP server (js190-prog/local-code-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.