xcode_build · Xclaude Plugin MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What xcode_build does on Xclaude Plugin

AI agents invoke xcode_build to trigger actions in Xclaude Plugin. 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 xcode_build needs a policy

This tool triggers compilation and build operations, which are code execution in the form of invoking external build systems. The effects are dependent on project setup and could result in side effects like artifact creation, cache modifications, or code signing. While not immediately destructive, build processes can fail or cause cascading effects in a CI/CD pipeline.

From the tool's definition "Build Xcode project for iOS apps" — executes a build process, which compiles code and triggers external operations (compiler, linker, code signing) whose effects depend on project configuration and arguments.

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Verdict

xcode_build Rate-limited

xcode_build 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": {
    "xcode_build": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "xcode_build_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 Xclaude Plugin, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about xcode_build

What does the xcode_build tool do? +

Build Xcode project for iOS apps. Check project. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Xclaude Plugin MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on xcode_build? +

Register the Xclaude Plugin MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for xcode_build: 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 Xclaude Plugin. Nothing to install.

What risk level is xcode_build? +

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

Can I rate-limit xcode_build? +

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

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

xcode_build is provided by the Xclaude Plugin MCP server (conorluddy/xclaude-plugin). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.