get_dependency_diagram

Render dependency diagram for a file/directory path as Mermaid or DOT. Input: a path like

SERVERTrace SOURCEnikolai-vysotskyi/trace-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_dependency_diagram does on Trace

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

RISK

Why get_dependency_diagram is rated Low

This tool queries and displays dependency information from source code without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. It performs static analysis visualization only, making it a Read operation with low severity—misuse would only expose information architecture, not cause damage or unwanted side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Render dependency diagram' which is a retrieval and visualization operation. The input is merely a path specification for reading an existing code structure, with no modification, deletion, or execution capabilities.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_dependency_diagram safely

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

get_dependency_diagram Allowed

get_dependency_diagram 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": {
    "get_dependency_diagram": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_dependency_diagram

What does the get_dependency_diagram tool do? +

Render dependency diagram for a file/directory path as Mermaid or DOT. Input: a path like. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Trace MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_dependency_diagram? +

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

What risk level is get_dependency_diagram? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_dependency_diagram? +

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

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

get_dependency_diagram is provided by the Trace MCP server (nikolai-vysotskyi/trace-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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