register_edit

SERVERTrace SOURCEnikolai-vysotskyi/trace-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/nikolai-vysotskyi-trace-mcp/register-edit.md

WHAT IT DOES

What register_edit does on Trace

AI agents use register_edit to create or update resources in Trace, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Trace environment.

RISK

Why register_edit is rated Medium

Modifies internal state (reindexes caches) reversibly; affects analysis accuracy but no persistent data deletion or external effects.

From the tool's definition Notify trace-mcp that a file was edited. Reindexes the single file and invalidates search caches.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

register_edit Rate-limited

register_edit stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "register_edit": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "register_edit_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about register_edit

What does the register_edit tool do? +

Notify trace-mcp that a file was edited. Reindexes the single file and invalidates search caches. Call after Edit/Write to keep index fresh — much lighter than full reindex. Also flags duplicate symbols — if. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Trace MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on register_edit? +

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

register_edit is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit register_edit? +

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

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

register_edit 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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