code_navigator

Navega e responde perguntas sobre um arquivo de código.

Server MCP Server kelvis-santos/mcp-vscode-examples
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What code_navigator does on MCP Server

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

Why code_navigator needs a policy

This tool performs code navigation and question-answering over existing code, which is inherently a read operation. It retrieves and presents information about code structure and content without executing code, modifying files, or triggering external operations. The capability aligns with the Read category: retrieves or queries data with no side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Navega e responde perguntas sobre um arquivo de código' (Navigates and answers questions about a code file).

Questions about code_navigator

What does the code_navigator tool do? +

Navega e responde perguntas sobre um arquivo de código. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on code_navigator? +

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

What risk level is code_navigator? +

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

Can I rate-limit code_navigator? +

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

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

code_navigator is provided by the MCP Server MCP server (kelvis-santos/mcp-vscode-examples). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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