zip

Compress to zip. Auto-selects client.

SERVERClaude C2 SOURCE0xyg3n/claude-c2
High RISK CLASS
Category Execute
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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What zip does on Claude C2

AI agents invoke zip to trigger actions in Claude C2. 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.

Why zip is rated High

This tool compresses files to a zip archive on a remote system. In the context of a C2 (command and control) framework with sibling tools like browser_creds, clipboard, and amsi_bypass, a zip/compress tool is highly likely used to stage exfiltrated data for exfiltration. It executes a file system operation on a remote client.

From the tool's definition 'Compress to zip. Auto-selects client.' on a server designed for 'command and control of remote systems'

Questions about zip

What does the zip tool do? +

Compress to zip. Auto-selects client. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Claude C2 MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on zip? +

Register the Claude C2 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for zip: 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 Claude C2. Nothing to install.

What risk level is zip? +

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

Can I rate-limit zip? +

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

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

zip is provided by the Claude C2 MCP server (0xyg3n/claude-c2). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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