get_project_map

Get project overview: detected frameworks, languages, file counts, structure. Read-only, no side effects. Call with summary_only=true at session start to orient yourself before diving into code. Use instead of manual ls/find. Returns JSON: { frameworks, languages, fileCount, symbolCount, structur...

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_project_map does on Trace

AI agents call get_project_map 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_project_map is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries project information for navigation and orientation purposes. It explicitly states it has no side effects and only returns JSON metadata about the codebase structure. This is a classic Read operation with minimal risk if misused by an agent.

From the tool's definition 'Read-only, no side effects' and returns project metadata (frameworks, languages, file counts, structure) without modifying or executing any code.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_project_map 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_project_map, this is the rule to start with:

get_project_map Allowed

get_project_map 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_project_map": {}
  }
}

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_project_map call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_project_map

What does the get_project_map tool do? +

How do I enforce a policy on get_project_map? +

Register the Trace MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_project_map: 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_project_map? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_project_map? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_project_map 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_project_map completely? +

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

get_project_map 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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