codexray_semantic

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why codexray_semantic needs a policy

This is a read-only search/query tool operating on a pre-built knowledge graph. It enables AI agents to locate code elements by semantic meaning, which is a retrieval operation with no side effects. The tool does not execute code, modify data, delete resources, or commit financial transactions. The blast radius of misuse is limited to information disclosure or inefficient queries, both low-impact outcomes.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Find code by MEANING, not just name. Search' — a semantic search operation that retrieves information without modifying code or triggering external operations.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access codexray_semantic gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control codexray_semantic

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and CodeXRay, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for codexray_semantic:

policy.json

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

codexray_semantic is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about codexray_semantic

What does the codexray_semantic tool do? +

Find code by MEANING, not just name. Search. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CodeXRay MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on codexray_semantic? +

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

What risk level is codexray_semantic? +

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

Can I rate-limit codexray_semantic? +

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

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

codexray_semantic is provided by the CodeXRay MCP server (neuralrays/codexray). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every CodeXRay tool call.

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

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