bazel_scaffold_list_templates

List available project scaffold templates.

SERVERXcodeBazelMCP SOURCExcodebazelmcp/xcodebazelmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/xcodebazelmcp-xcodebazelmcp/bazel-scaffold-list-templates.md

WHAT IT DOES

What bazel_scaffold_list_templates does on XcodeBazelMCP

AI agents call bazel_scaffold_list_templates 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_scaffold_list_templates is rated Low

This tool queries and returns available templates without side effects. It is purely informational retrieval, matching the Read category definition of 'retrieves or queries data; no side effects (search, list, get, fetch)'. The blast radius of misuse is minimal since it only exposes template names/metadata.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List available project scaffold templates' - a read-only operation that retrieves template metadata with no modification or execution of code.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs bazel_scaffold_list_templates 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_scaffold_list_templates, this is the rule to start with:

bazel_scaffold_list_templates Allowed

bazel_scaffold_list_templates 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_scaffold_list_templates": {}
  }
}

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_scaffold_list_templates call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about bazel_scaffold_list_templates

What does the bazel_scaffold_list_templates tool do? +

List available project scaffold templates. 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_scaffold_list_templates? +

Register the XcodeBazel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bazel_scaffold_list_templates: 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_scaffold_list_templates? +

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

Can I rate-limit bazel_scaffold_list_templates? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the bazel_scaffold_list_templates 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_scaffold_list_templates completely? +

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

bazel_scaffold_list_templates 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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