lpm_package_context

Get complete context for an LPM package in a single call — combines condensed package metadata (name, version, description, install method, dependencies), structured API docs (functions, classes, types), and LLM usage guide (quickStart, patterns, gotchas). Use this BEFORE installing to evaluate a...

Server Lpm Registry lpm-dev/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What lpm_package_context does on Lpm Registry

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

Why lpm_package_context needs a policy

This tool only retrieves and aggregates information about a package (metadata, API docs, usage guides). It has no side effects, does not install or modify anything, and is explicitly recommended for pre-install evaluation only.

From the tool's definition Get complete context for an LPM package in a single call — combines condensed package metadata, structured API docs, and LLM usage guide. Use this BEFORE installing to evaluate and understand a package.

Questions about lpm_package_context

What does the lpm_package_context tool do? +

Get complete context for an LPM package in a single call — combines condensed package metadata (name, version, description, install method, dependencies), structured API docs (functions, classes, types), and LLM usage guide (quickStart, patterns, gotchas). Use this BEFORE installing to evaluate and understand a package. If the package is already installed locally, prefer reading local files directly and use lpm_package_skills for usage patterns instead. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Lpm Registry MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on lpm_package_context? +

Register the Lpm Registry MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for lpm_package_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 Lpm Registry. Nothing to install.

What risk level is lpm_package_context? +

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

Can I rate-limit lpm_package_context? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the lpm_package_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 lpm_package_context completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for lpm_package_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 lpm_package_context? +

lpm_package_context is provided by the Lpm Registry MCP server (lpm-dev/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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