// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

COPILOT STUDIO CODE TOOLS

7 tools from the Copilot Studio Code MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 7 COPILOT STUDIO CODE TOOLS

READ 4 tools

Read glob Find files matching a glob pattern. Use patterns like Read grep Search for a regex pattern across files in the workspace. Returns matching lines with file:line prefixes. Read list_dir List entries in a directory. Returns names with type markers (d/ for directory). Read read_file Read a UTF-8 text file from the workspace. Returns the full contents.

WRITE 2 tools

Write edit_file Edit a file by replacing an exact-match string. Fails if old_string is not found, Write write_file Create or overwrite a UTF-8 text file. Parent directories are created if missing.

EXECUTE 1 tools

Execute run_shell Execute a shell command. On Windows uses pwsh; otherwise bash.

// FAQ

How many tools does the Copilot Studio Code MCP server have? +

The Copilot Studio Code MCP server exposes 7 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Copilot Studio Code tools? +

Route the Copilot Studio Code 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 Copilot Studio Code tools fall into? +

Copilot Studio Code tools are categorised as Read (4), Write (2), Execute (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Copilot Studio Code tool call.

Start from Copilot Studio Code, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

CHECK YOUR STACK →

Free to start. No card required.

43,000+ MCP servers and 220,000+ tools scanned and risk-classified.