get_project_structure

Get a smart-compressed project structure optimized for LLM context. Collapses deep branches, deduplicates patterns, summarizes large script bodies. More token-efficient than get_file_tree for initial project understanding. Returns: Compressed tree with service summaries and script counts.

Server Melo yannyhl/linkedsword-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_project_structure does on Melo

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

Why get_project_structure needs a policy

This tool retrieves and summarizes project metadata for informational purposes only. It performs read-only operations—querying the project structure and presenting compressed information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal, as an AI agent cannot cause harm by requesting a project structure view.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Get[s] a smart-compressed project structure' and 'Returns: Compressed tree with service summaries and script counts.' The verbs 'Get' and 'Returns' indicate data retrieval with no modification or side effects.

Questions about get_project_structure

What does the get_project_structure tool do? +

Get a smart-compressed project structure optimized for LLM context. Collapses deep branches, deduplicates patterns, summarizes large script bodies. More token-efficient than get_file_tree for initial project understanding. Returns: Compressed tree with service summaries and script counts. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Melo MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_project_structure? +

Register the Melo MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_project_structure: 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 Melo. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_project_structure? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_project_structure? +

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

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

get_project_structure is provided by the Melo MCP server (yannyhl/linkedsword-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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