// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

CLIPPY TOOLS

7 tools from the Clippy MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 7 CLIPPY TOOLS
READ 2 tools
Read buffer_list Show buffer metadata (lines, source file, range) Read get_recent_downloads List recently downloaded files
WRITE 4 tools
Write buffer_copy Copy file bytes (with optional line ranges) to agent's private buffer Write buffer_paste Paste bytes to file with append/insert/replace modes Write clipboard_copy Copy text or files to system clipboard Write clipboard_paste Paste clipboard content to files/directories
DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools
Destructive buffer_cut Cut lines from file to buffer (copy and delete from source)

Route Clippy through PolicyLayer and every one of its 7 tools is checked against your policy before it runs.

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// FAQ
How many tools does the Clippy MCP server have? +

The Clippy MCP server exposes 7 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Destructive.

How do I enforce policies on Clippy tools? +

Route the Clippy 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 Clippy tools fall into? +

Clippy tools are categorised as Read (2), Write (4), Destructive (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Clippy tool call.

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

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