generate_documentation · Smart Code Reviewer MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_documentation does on Smart Code Reviewer

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_documentation needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies documentation and comments associated with code. While it produces new content, the effects are reversible (documentation can be edited or deleted), it has no side effects on the actual codebase functionality, and it doesn't execute code or cause destructive changes. It fits the Write category as a content creation operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'generate_documentation' and description states it generates 'detailed documentation and comments for code' (translated from Chinese). This involves creating new documentation artifacts.

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Verdict

generate_documentation Rate-limited

generate_documentation 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": {
    "generate_documentation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_documentation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Smart Code Reviewer, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about generate_documentation

What does the generate_documentation tool do? +

为代码生成详细的文档和注释. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Smart Code Reviewer MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on generate_documentation? +

Register the Smart Code Reviewer MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_documentation: 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 Smart Code Reviewer. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_documentation? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_documentation? +

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

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

generate_documentation is provided by the Smart Code Reviewer MCP server (renjismzy/mcp-code). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.