// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

COMPASS MCP TOOLS

6 tools from the Compass MCP MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 6 COMPASS MCP TOOLS
READ 2 tools
Read get_context Read a project context file. Use when user references a project — Read get_tasks Get tasks filtered by status, tags, or deadline.
WRITE 4 tools
Write init_workspace Initialize the Compass workspace. Creates ~/compass-data/ with tasks.md and contexts/. Safe to run multiple... Write add_task Add a new task to your task list. Write complete_task Mark a task as complete. Write save_context Save or update a project context file. Use when user says

Route Compass MCP through PolicyLayer and every one of its 6 tools is checked against your policy before it runs.

GOVERN COMPASS →

Enforced before the call runs. Nothing to install.

// FAQ
How many tools does the Compass MCP MCP server have? +

The Compass MCP MCP server exposes 6 tools across 2 categories: Read, Write.

How do I enforce policies on Compass MCP tools? +

Route the Compass MCP server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Compass MCP tools fall into? +

Compass MCP tools are categorised as Read (2), Write (4). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Compass MCP tool call.

Deterministic rules across all 6 Compass MCP tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.

GOVERN COMPASS →

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