gdb_get_current_location

获取程序当前位置(源文件和行号)。

Server GDB MCP Server zjm1060/gdb-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What gdb_get_current_location does on GDB MCP Server

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

Why gdb_get_current_location needs a policy

This tool queries debugging state to obtain the current execution location. It performs no modifications, deletions, code execution, or financial operations. Despite being part of a GDB debugging interface that could theoretically be misused in a compromised debugging session, the tool itself only retrieves information without causing side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gdb_get_current_location' and description indicate it retrieves the program's current location (source file and line number). This is a read-only query operation with no side effects.

Questions about gdb_get_current_location

What does the gdb_get_current_location tool do? +

获取程序当前位置(源文件和行号)。. It is categorised as a Read tool in the GDB MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on gdb_get_current_location? +

Register the GDB MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gdb_get_current_location: 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 GDB MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gdb_get_current_location? +

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

Can I rate-limit gdb_get_current_location? +

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

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

gdb_get_current_location is provided by the GDB MCP Server MCP server (zjm1060/gdb-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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