xcode_clean · Xclaude Plugin MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What xcode_clean does on Xclaude Plugin

AI agents invoke xcode_clean 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_clean needs a policy

xcode_clean executes a command that interacts with Xcode's build system to remove/clean build artifacts. While not destructive of source code (reversible via rebuild) and not a write to user data, it is an Execute category tool because it runs a build system command whose effects depend on the Xcode project state.

From the tool's definition Tool performs 'Clean Xcode build artifacts', which executes a build system command that modifies the local development environment by removing build outputs. This is a Xcode build operation that triggers external system operations.

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Verdict

xcode_clean Rate-limited

xcode_clean 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_clean": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "xcode_clean_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_clean

What does the xcode_clean tool do? +

Clean Xcode build artifacts. 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_clean? +

Register the Xclaude Plugin MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for xcode_clean: 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_clean? +

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

Can I rate-limit xcode_clean? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the xcode_clean 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_clean completely? +

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

xcode_clean 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.