generate_dependency_graph · Smart Code Search MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_dependency_graph does on Smart Code Search MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_dependency_graph needs a policy

This tool reads and analyzes code structure to produce a dependency graph representation. It generates output in text formats (DOT, Mermaid, JSON) without modifying, deleting, or executing any code. It is a pure read/analysis operation with minimal blast radius.

From the tool's definition Generate dependency graph in various text formats (DOT, Mermaid, JSON)

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Questions about generate_dependency_graph

What does the generate_dependency_graph tool do? +

Generate dependency graph in various text formats (DOT, Mermaid, JSON). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Smart Code Search MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on generate_dependency_graph? +

Register the Smart Code Search MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_dependency_graph: 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 Smart Code Search MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_dependency_graph? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_dependency_graph? +

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

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

generate_dependency_graph is provided by the Smart Code Search MCP Server MCP server (stevenjjobson/scs-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.