cursor_agent_analyze_files

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why cursor_agent_analyze_files needs a policy

The tool analyzes files at given paths, which is fundamentally a read/query operation. However, since it wraps a cursor-agent CLI with an optional prompt, there's some uncertainty about whether it could trigger side effects. The description emphasizes analysis (read), not modification. Severity is medium because it accesses potentially sensitive repository files and code.

From the tool's definition Analyze one or more paths; optional prompt. Prompt-based wrapper.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access cursor_agent_analyze_files gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control cursor_agent_analyze_files

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Cursor Agent MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for cursor_agent_analyze_files:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "cursor_agent_analyze_files": {}
  }
}

cursor_agent_analyze_files is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

Related tools and policies

More Cursor Agent MCP Server tools

Execute cursor_agent_run Run cursor-agent with a prompt and desired output format (legacy single-shot). Execute cursor_agent_chat Chat with cursor-agent using a prompt and optional model/force/output_format. Execute cursor_agent_raw Advanced: provide raw argv array to pass after common flags (e.g., [ Write cursor_agent_edit_file Edit a file with an instruction. Prompt-based wrapper; no CLI subcommand required. Read cursor_agent_search_repo Search repository code with include/exclude patterns. Prompt-based wrapper. Read cursor_agent_plan_task Generate a plan for a goal with optional constraints. Prompt-based wrapper.

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FAQ

Questions about cursor_agent_analyze_files

What does the cursor_agent_analyze_files tool do? +

Analyze one or more paths; optional prompt. Prompt-based wrapper. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cursor Agent MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on cursor_agent_analyze_files? +

Register the Cursor Agent MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cursor_agent_analyze_files: 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 Cursor Agent MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cursor_agent_analyze_files? +

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

Can I rate-limit cursor_agent_analyze_files? +

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

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

cursor_agent_analyze_files is provided by the Cursor Agent MCP Server MCP server (sailay1996/cursor-agent-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Cursor Agent MCP Server tool call.

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