l2_unused_code

Analyze unused CSS and JavaScript (Layer 2)

Server Lighthouse MCP mizchi/lighthouse-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What l2_unused_code does on Lighthouse MCP

AI agents call l2_unused_code to retrieve information from Lighthouse MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why l2_unused_code needs a policy

This tool performs static analysis of website resources (CSS and JavaScript) to identify unused code. It retrieves and examines data about a website's code usage patterns and returns insights. This is a read-only operation with no side effects, modifications, or external code execution. The tool does not create, modify, or delete data; it only analyzes and reports findings.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'l2_unused_code' with description 'Analyze unused CSS and JavaScript (Layer 2)'. The verb 'analyze' combined with the Lighthouse context indicates this tool queries and reports on website code metrics without modifying, executing, or deleting…

Questions about l2_unused_code

What does the l2_unused_code tool do? +

Analyze unused CSS and JavaScript (Layer 2). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Lighthouse MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on l2_unused_code? +

Register the Lighthouse MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for l2_unused_code: 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 Lighthouse MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is l2_unused_code? +

l2_unused_code is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit l2_unused_code? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the l2_unused_code 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 l2_unused_code completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for l2_unused_code. 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 l2_unused_code? +

l2_unused_code is provided by the Lighthouse MCP server (mizchi/lighthouse-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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