Low Risk

nextjs_docs

Fetch Next.js official documentation by path. IMPORTANT: You MUST first read the `nextjs-docs://llms-index` MCP resource to get the correct path. Do NOT guess paths. Workflow: 1. Read the `nextjs-docs://llms-index` resource to get the documentation index 2. Find the relevant path in the index f...

Accepts freeform code/query input (query); Accepts file system path (path)

Part of the Midnight Nextjs MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

midnight-nextjs-mcp Read Risk 2/5

AI agents call nextjs_docs to retrieve information from Midnight Nextjs without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though nextjs_docs only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

midnight-next-js-mcp.yaml
tools:
  nextjs_docs:
    rules:
      - action: allow

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Tool Name nextjs_docs
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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What does the nextjs_docs tool do? +

Fetch Next.js official documentation by path. IMPORTANT: You MUST first read the `nextjs-docs://llms-index` MCP resource to get the correct path. Do NOT guess paths. Workflow: 1. Read the `nextjs-docs://llms-index` resource to get the documentation index 2. Find the relevant path in the index for what you're looking for 3. Call this tool with that exact path Example: nextjs_docs({ path: "/docs/app/api-reference/functions/refresh" }). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Midnight Nextjs MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on nextjs_docs? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for nextjs_docs. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Midnight Nextjs MCP server.

What risk level is nextjs_docs? +

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

Can I rate-limit nextjs_docs? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the nextjs_docs rule in your Intercept 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 nextjs_docs completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for nextjs_docs. 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 nextjs_docs? +

nextjs_docs is provided by the Midnight Nextjs MCP server (midnight-nextjs-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Midnight Nextjs

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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