compare_results

Vergleicht zwei Scan-Ergebnisse

Server Semgrep MCP Server stefanskiasan/semgrep-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What compare_results does on Semgrep MCP Server

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

Why compare_results needs a policy

This tool compares two sets of scan results, which is a read-only operation that queries and processes existing data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing external operations. The comparison function examines data to identify differences, but does not change state or trigger side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool description 'Vergleicht zwei Scan-Ergebnisse' (Compares two scan results) indicates a comparison operation on existing scan results. The verb 'compare' inherently performs no modifications or deletions, only retrieves and analyzes data.

Questions about compare_results

What does the compare_results tool do? +

Vergleicht zwei Scan-Ergebnisse. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Semgrep MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on compare_results? +

Register the Semgrep MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for compare_results: 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 Semgrep MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is compare_results? +

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

Can I rate-limit compare_results? +

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

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

compare_results is provided by the Semgrep MCP Server MCP server (stefanskiasan/semgrep-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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