build_context

Build markdown context for supported source files.

Server Syntax Map kht6163/syntax-map-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What build_context does on Syntax Map

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

Why build_context needs a policy

This tool reads source files and builds markdown context from them. It does not modify, delete, or execute anything - it is a read/analysis operation that produces a formatted representation of code content.

From the tool's definition 'Build markdown context for supported source files' - reads and processes source files to generate markdown output

Questions about build_context

What does the build_context tool do? +

Build markdown context for supported source files. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Syntax Map MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on build_context? +

Register the Syntax Map MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for build_context: 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 Syntax Map. Nothing to install.

What risk level is build_context? +

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

Can I rate-limit build_context? +

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

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

build_context is provided by the Syntax Map MCP server (kht6163/syntax-map-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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