gdb_list_threads

列出当前程序的所有线程信息。

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

What gdb_list_threads does on GDB MCP Server

AI agents call gdb_list_threads 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_threads needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves thread information from a debugged process without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. It has no side effects beyond inspection. While it provides visibility into a running system under debug control, this is purely observational data retrieval typical of debugging workflows.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gdb_list_threads' and description 'list all thread information of the current program' indicate a read-only query operation that retrieves thread state without modification.

Questions about gdb_list_threads

What does the gdb_list_threads tool do? +

列出当前程序的所有线程信息。. 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_threads? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit gdb_list_threads? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gdb_list_threads 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_threads completely? +

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

gdb_list_threads 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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