// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

SRCLIGHT TOOLS

42 tools from the Srclight MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 42 SRCLIGHT TOOLS

READ 40 tools

Read blame_symbol blame_symbol Read changes_to changes_to Read codebase_map codebase_map Read conversation_summary conversation_summary Read detect_changes detect_changes Read embedding_health embedding_health Read embedding_status Check embedding coverage and model info. Read find_dead_code find_dead_code Read find_imports find_imports Read find_pattern find_pattern Read get_build_targets Get all build targets (libraries, executables) from the build system. Read get_callees get_callees Read get_callers get_callers Read get_communities get_communities Read get_community Get the community that a specific symbol belongs to, with all co-members. Read get_dependents get_dependents Read get_execution_flows Get traced execution flows through the call graph. Read get_impact get_impact Read get_implementors Find all classes that implement or inherit from an interface/base class. Read get_platform_variants get_platform_variants Read get_signature get_signature Read get_symbol get_symbol Read get_tests_for get_tests_for Read get_type_hierarchy get_type_hierarchy Read git_hotspots git_hotspots Read hybrid_search hybrid_search Read index_status Check the current state of the code index. Read learning_stats Get learning statistics — counts by kind over time. Read list_projects List all projects in the workspace with stats. Read platform_conditionals platform_conditionals Read recent_changes recent_changes Read record_learning record_learning Read relevant_learnings relevant_learnings Read search_symbols search_symbols Read semantic_search semantic_search Read server_stats Return when this server process started and how long it has been running. Read show_status show_status Read symbols_in_file symbols_in_file Read whats_changed Show uncommitted changes (work in progress). Read setup_guide Structured setup instructions for AI agents and users.

EXECUTE 2 tools

Execute reindex Trigger re-indexing of the codebase or a specific path. Execute restart_server Request the server to exit so a process manager can restart it (SSE only).

// FAQ

How many tools does the Srclight MCP server have? +

The Srclight MCP server exposes 42 tools across 2 categories: Read, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Srclight tools? +

Route the Srclight 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 Srclight tools fall into? +

Srclight tools are categorised as Read (40), Execute (2). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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