code_stats

Count files/lines/blank lines and list the 10 largest files under a root.

SERVERMcp Hands SOURCEhuocai250/mcp-hands

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What code_stats does on Mcp Hands

AI agents call code_stats to retrieve information from Mcp Hands without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why code_stats is rated Low

Even though code_stats only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs code_stats safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Hands, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For code_stats, this is the rule to start with:

code_stats Allowed

code_stats is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "code_stats": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp Hands, apply this rule, and every code_stats call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about code_stats

What does the code_stats tool do? +

Count files/lines/blank lines and list the 10 largest files under a root. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Hands MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on code_stats? +

Register the Mcp Hands MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for code_stats: 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 Mcp Hands. Nothing to install.

What risk level is code_stats? +

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

Can I rate-limit code_stats? +

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

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

code_stats is provided by the Mcp Hands MCP server (huocai250/mcp-hands). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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