// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

A2AMCP TOOLS

17 tools from the A2AMCP MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 17 A2AMCP TOOLS

READ 6 tools

Read check_messages Check and retrieve messages Read get_my_todos Get agent Read get_recent_changes Get recent file changes Read list_active_agents List all active agents in a project Read list_interfaces List all shared interfaces Read query_interface Get shared interface definition

WRITE 10 tools

Write announce_file_change Lock a file before editing Write query_agent Send query to another agent Write respond_to_query Respond to a specific query Write add_todo Add a todo item Write heartbeat Send periodic heartbeat Write mark_task_completed Mark a task as completed Write register_agent Register an agent for a specific project Write register_interface Share a type/interface definition Write release_file_lock Release file lock after editing Write update_todo Update todo status

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive unregister_agent Unregister agent and clean up

// FAQ

How many tools does the A2AMCP MCP server have? +

The A2AMCP MCP server exposes 17 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Destructive.

How do I enforce policies on A2AMCP tools? +

Route the A2AMCP 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 A2AMCP tools fall into? +

A2AMCP tools are categorised as Read (6), Write (10), Destructive (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every A2AMCP tool call.

Start from A2AMCP, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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