bazel_macos_app_path

Locate the .app bundle for a macOS Bazel target in bazel-bin.

SERVERXcodeBazelMCP SOURCExcodebazelmcp/xcodebazelmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/xcodebazelmcp-xcodebazelmcp/bazel-macos-app-path.md

WHAT IT DOES

What bazel_macos_app_path does on XcodeBazelMCP

AI agents call bazel_macos_app_path to retrieve information from XcodeBazelMCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why bazel_macos_app_path is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only lookup of filesystem paths where compiled macOS applications are located. It retrieves information about build artifacts but does not execute code, modify data, or cause side effects. The operation is equivalent to a file system query or list operation, making it a Read category tool with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate it 'Locate[s] the .app bundle for a macOS Bazel target in bazel-bin' — a query operation that retrieves path information without modifying or executing anything.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs bazel_macos_app_path safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and XcodeBazelMCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For bazel_macos_app_path, this is the rule to start with:

bazel_macos_app_path Allowed

bazel_macos_app_path is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "bazel_macos_app_path": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect XcodeBazelMCP, apply this rule, and every bazel_macos_app_path call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about bazel_macos_app_path

What does the bazel_macos_app_path tool do? +

Locate the .app bundle for a macOS Bazel target in bazel-bin. It is categorised as a Read tool in the XcodeBazelMCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on bazel_macos_app_path? +

Register the XcodeBazel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bazel_macos_app_path: 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 XcodeBazelMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is bazel_macos_app_path? +

bazel_macos_app_path is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit bazel_macos_app_path? +

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

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

bazel_macos_app_path is provided by the XcodeBazel MCP server (xcodebazelmcp/xcodebazelmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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