parser.c · CodeBadger MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What parser.c does on CodeBadger

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why parser.c needs a policy

In the context of a static analysis server, a parser tool retrieves and analyzes code structure without modifying the source code or executing it. This is fundamentally a Read operation. Confidence is moderate (0.7) rather than high because the description is empty, leaving some ambiguity about whether this tool might perform additional operations beyond parsing.

From the tool's definition Tool named 'parser.c' with no description. Based on sibling context (CodeBadger is a static code analysis server using Joern's Code Property Graph), 'parser.c' most likely parses or analyzes C code as part of the static analysis pipeline.

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Questions about parser.c

What does the parser.c tool do? +

parser.c. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CodeBadger MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on parser.c? +

Register the CodeBadger MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for parser.c: 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 CodeBadger. Nothing to install.

What risk level is parser.c? +

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

Can I rate-limit parser.c? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the parser.c 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 parser.c completely? +

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

parser.c is provided by the CodeBadger MCP server (lekssays/codebadger). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.