coding_agent_get_diff

${DEPRECATED} Get the git diff produced by a task.

SERVERLocalAnt SOURCEyuga-hashimoto/localant

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/yuga-hashimoto-localant/coding-agent-get-diff.md

WHAT IT DOES

What coding_agent_get_diff does on LocalAnt

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

RISK

Why coding_agent_get_diff is rated Low

This tool retrieves and displays git diff information without modifying files, repositories, or any other state. It is a pure query operation with no side effects. The deprecation status does not change its classification. Severity is low because diffs are already-computed outputs with no blast radius from misuse.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'coding_agent_get_diff' and description 'Get the git diff produced by a task' indicate retrieval of diff output. The verb 'Get' and lack of any modification language confirm read-only operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs coding_agent_get_diff safely

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

coding_agent_get_diff Allowed

coding_agent_get_diff 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": {
    "coding_agent_get_diff": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about coding_agent_get_diff

What does the coding_agent_get_diff tool do? +

${DEPRECATED} Get the git diff produced by a task. It is categorised as a Read tool in the LocalAnt MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on coding_agent_get_diff? +

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

What risk level is coding_agent_get_diff? +

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

Can I rate-limit coding_agent_get_diff? +

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

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

coding_agent_get_diff is provided by the LocalAnt MCP server (yuga-hashimoto/localant). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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