bazel_macos_discover_targets

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why bazel_macos_discover_targets needs a policy

This tool retrieves and lists Bazel targets for macOS applications and unit tests. It performs a query operation that returns information about the build system without creating, modifying, executing, or deleting anything. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could discover private target information but cannot affect build artifacts, execute code, or modify the project structure.

From the tool's definition Tool uses 'bazel query' to discover targets; described as discovering/listing targets with no modification or execution capability. The verb 'discover' and use of 'query' indicate read-only information retrieval.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access bazel_macos_discover_targets gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control bazel_macos_discover_targets

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and XcodeBazelMCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for bazel_macos_discover_targets:

policy.json

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

bazel_macos_discover_targets is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

Create a free account and register XcodeBazelMCP — nothing to install.
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Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

Questions about bazel_macos_discover_targets

What does the bazel_macos_discover_targets tool do? +

Discover Bazel macOS application and unit test targets using bazel query. 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_discover_targets? +

Register the XcodeBazel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bazel_macos_discover_targets: 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_discover_targets? +

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

Can I rate-limit bazel_macos_discover_targets? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the bazel_macos_discover_targets 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_discover_targets completely? +

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

bazel_macos_discover_targets 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.

Enforce policy on every XcodeBazelMCP tool call.

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