magento_impact_analysis

Analyze the impact of changing a PHP class — finds all files that reference it via use statements, DI configuration, instantiation, and type hints. Combines DI XML tracing with PHP source analysis to map cross-module dependencies.

Server Magector magector
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What magento_impact_analysis does on Magector

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

Why magento_impact_analysis needs a policy

This tool performs static analysis and dependency tracing on existing code — it reads and searches PHP files and DI configuration to map cross-module dependencies, but produces no side effects. It is a semantic search tool (consistent with server purpose) that retrieves information about code relationships without altering any files, executing code, or triggering external operations.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Analyze[s] the impact' and 'finds all files that reference' the class — purely query/search operations. No modification, deletion, or execution mentioned. The verb 'Analyze' and 'finds' indicate information retrieval only.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about magento_impact_analysis

What does the magento_impact_analysis tool do? +

Analyze the impact of changing a PHP class — finds all files that reference it via use statements, DI configuration, instantiation, and type hints. Combines DI XML tracing with PHP source analysis to map cross-module dependencies. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Magector MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on magento_impact_analysis? +

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

What risk level is magento_impact_analysis? +

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

Can I rate-limit magento_impact_analysis? +

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

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

magento_impact_analysis is provided by the Magector MCP server (magector). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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