// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

MCP DEBUGPY TOOLS

16 tools from the Mcp Debugpy MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 16 MCP DEBUGPY TOOLS

READ 5 tools

Read dap_last_stopped_event Return the cached `stopped` event and tracked breakpoints for quick context. Read dap_locals Return locals from the top (or last stopped) stack frame. Read dap_list_breakpoints Return the breakpoints most recently registered with the adapter. Read dap_validate_breakpoint_line dap_validate_breakpoint_line Read read_text_file Read a UTF-8 text file so agents can inspect generated code before debugging.

WRITE 1 tools

Write ensure_demo_program Create a reusable demo script with an intentional bug for debugging walkthroughs.

EXECUTE 10 tools

Execute dap_continue Continue execution on the specified (or last stopped) thread. Execute dap_launch dap_launch Execute dap_shutdown Terminate the current DAP adapter session. Execute dap_step_in Step into the next function call on the active thread. Execute dap_step_out Step out of the current function on the active thread. Execute dap_step_over Step over the next line on the active thread. Execute dap_wait_for_event Wait for a specific DAP event (e.g., 'stopped'). Execute run_tests_focus Run a focused subset: pytest -k <keyword> with JSON report. Execute run_tests_json run_tests_json Execute dap_set_breakpoints dap_set_breakpoints

// FAQ

How many tools does the Mcp Debugpy MCP server have? +

The Mcp Debugpy MCP server exposes 16 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Mcp Debugpy tools? +

Route the Mcp Debugpy server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Mcp Debugpy tools fall into? +

Mcp Debugpy tools are categorised as Read (5), Write (1), Execute (10). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Mcp Debugpy tool call.

Start from Mcp Debugpy, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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