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| What | Build-CLI | data-api-builder |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context) | ~1.1k tokens / turn (~6 tool schemas, 0.53% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | 292 | 1.5k |
| Weekly npm downloads | — | — |
| Local files | No local folder access noted | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | Runs shell or system commands | No shell command runner noted |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Connects to outside service API |
| Credentials | Requires API key or token | No API token required |
| Package source | GitHub (microsoft/Build-CLI) | GitHub (Azure/data-api-builder) |
| Install command | Source repo only | Source repo only |
| Bottom line | Build-CLI runs shell or system commands and connects to external service APIs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing. | This tool is powerful but risky—it puts database access in the hands of APIs and AI systems, so you must carefully control permissions, monitor queries, and secure credentials. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 28, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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