// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

PAR5 TOOLS

8 tools from the Par5 MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 8 PAR5 TOOLS

READ 2 tools

Read get_list Retrieves the items in an existing list by its ID. WHEN TO USE: - To inspect the contents of a list before... Read list_all_lists Lists all existing lists and their item counts. WHEN TO USE: - To see all available lists in the current s...

WRITE 2 tools

Write create_list Creates a named list of items for parallel processing. Use this tool when you need to perform the same oper... Write update_list Updates an existing list by replacing its items with a new array. WHEN TO USE: - To modify the contents of...

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive delete_list Deletes an existing list by its ID. WHEN TO USE: - To clean up lists that are no longer needed - To free u...

EXECUTE 3 tools

Execute run_agent_across_list Spawns an AI coding agent for each item in a previously created list. Agents run in batches of ${BATCH_SIZE... Execute run_shell_across_list Executes a shell command for each item in a previously created list. Commands run in batches of ${BATCH_SIZ... Execute create_list_from_shell Creates a list by running a shell command and parsing its newline-delimited output. WHEN TO USE: - When yo...

// FAQ

How many tools does the Par5 MCP server have? +

The Par5 MCP server exposes 8 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Par5 tools? +

Route the Par5 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 Par5 tools fall into? +

Par5 tools are categorised as Read (2), Write (2), Destructive (1), Execute (3). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Par5 tool call.

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