swift_package_dump

Dump the Swift package manifest as JSON (

SERVERXcodeBazelMCP SOURCExcodebazelmcp/xcodebazelmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What swift_package_dump does on XcodeBazelMCP

AI agents call swift_package_dump 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 swift_package_dump is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only operation that queries and serializes the Swift package manifest file into JSON format. It has no side effects, does not execute code, does not modify any files, and does not perform any destructive operations. The output is informational only, making it a low-risk Read category tool.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'dump' combined with description 'Dump the Swift package manifest as JSON' indicates retrieval and display of package metadata in a structured format. No modification, deletion, execution, or financial impact occurs.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

swift_package_dump Allowed

swift_package_dump 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": {
    "swift_package_dump": {}
  }
}

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 swift_package_dump call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about swift_package_dump

What does the swift_package_dump tool do? +

Dump the Swift package manifest as JSON (. 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 swift_package_dump? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit swift_package_dump? +

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

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

swift_package_dump 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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