shortcuts_run

Run an Apple Shortcut. Requires confirmation.

SERVERApple Apps MCP SOURCE0xatrilla/apple-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What shortcuts_run does on Apple Apps MCP

AI agents invoke shortcuts_run to trigger actions in Apple Apps MCP. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why shortcuts_run is rated High

This is clearly an Execute category tool because it runs code (Apple Shortcuts automation scripts) whose effects depend entirely on the shortcut's contents and arguments. While confirmation is required, the tool enables an AI agent to trigger potentially wide-ranging system operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'shortcuts_run' with description 'Run an Apple Shortcut' directly indicates execution of arbitrary automation workflows.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs shortcuts_run safely

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

shortcuts_run Rate-limited

shortcuts_run stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "shortcuts_run": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "shortcuts_run_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about shortcuts_run

What does the shortcuts_run tool do? +

Run an Apple Shortcut. Requires confirmation. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Apple Apps MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on shortcuts_run? +

Register the Apple Apps MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for shortcuts_run: 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 Apple Apps MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is shortcuts_run? +

shortcuts_run is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit shortcuts_run? +

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

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

shortcuts_run is provided by the Apple Apps MCP server (0xatrilla/apple-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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