query · code-intel MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What query does on code-intel MCP Server

AI agents invoke query to trigger actions in code-intel MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why query needs a policy

The tool explicitly executes queries against a graph database/codebase. While the supported operations (FIND, TRAVERSE, PATH, COUNT) appear read-oriented, the description says it is 'more expressive than raw_query', suggesting it may support broader operations.

From the tool's definition 'Execute a GQL (Graph Query Language) query. Supports FIND, TRAVERSE, PATH, and COUNT.'

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

query Rate-limited

query stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "query": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "query_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches code-intel MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about query

What does the query tool do? +

Execute a GQL (Graph Query Language) query. Supports FIND, TRAVERSE, PATH, and COUNT. More expressive than raw_query. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the code-intel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on query? +

Register the code-intel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for query: 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 code-intel MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is query? +

query is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit query? +

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

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

query is provided by the code-intel MCP Server MCP server (vohongtho/code-intel-platform). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.