get_custom_rules

List all custom code analysis rules. Rules are stored in JSON files in rules/ directory.

Server Project Graph rnd-pro/project-graph-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_custom_rules does on Project Graph

AI agents call get_custom_rules to retrieve information from Project Graph without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_custom_rules needs a policy

This tool retrieves and lists configuration data (custom rules in JSON format) from a rules/ directory. It performs no side effects, does not execute code, does not modify data, and does not delete anything. The action is informational only, making it a Read operation with low severity risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get_' and description states 'List all custom code analysis rules' - a pure retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or execution capability.

Questions about get_custom_rules

What does the get_custom_rules tool do? +

List all custom code analysis rules. Rules are stored in JSON files in rules/ directory. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Project Graph MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_custom_rules? +

Register the Project Graph MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_custom_rules: 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 Project Graph. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_custom_rules? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_custom_rules? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_custom_rules 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_custom_rules completely? +

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

get_custom_rules is provided by the Project Graph MCP server (rnd-pro/project-graph-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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