gdb_list_registers

获取目标架构的所有寄存器名称列表。

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

What gdb_list_registers does on GDB MCP Server

AI agents call gdb_list_registers 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_list_registers needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves the names of registers available on the target architecture. It is a read-only operation that inspects the debugger state without side effects, making side-effect-free data retrieval. While it operates within a debugging context (GDB), the specific action is purely informational.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gdb_list_registers' and description (translated: 'Get a list of all register names for the target architecture') indicate retrieval of register information without modification or execution of code.

Questions about gdb_list_registers

What does the gdb_list_registers tool do? +

获取目标架构的所有寄存器名称列表。. 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_list_registers? +

Register the GDB MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gdb_list_registers: 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_list_registers? +

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

Can I rate-limit gdb_list_registers? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gdb_list_registers 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_list_registers completely? +

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

gdb_list_registers 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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