Look up code symbols (functions, classes, methods) by name. Returns matching chunks with file path, lines, and kind.
AI agents call get_symbol to retrieve information from Reporecall without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves code symbol information (functions, classes, methods) by name and returns results without altering any code or triggering execution. It is a read-only lookup operation analogous to grep or a search query, fitting squarely in the Read category with minimal risk. The low severity reflects that misuse would only expose existing code structure information, not cause side effects.
From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Look[s] up code symbols' and 'Returns matching chunks' — purely retrieval operations with no modification, deletion, or execution. The name and description indicate querying/searching functionality only.
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_symbol gives an agent:
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Reporecall, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_symbol:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"get_symbol": {}
}
}get_symbol is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
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Look up code symbols (functions, classes, methods) by name. Returns matching chunks with file path, lines, and kind. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Reporecall MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Reporecall MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_symbol: 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 Reporecall. Nothing to install.
get_symbol is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_symbol 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_symbol. 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.
get_symbol is provided by the Reporecall MCP server (proofofwork-agency/reporecall). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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