pause_coworker

Temporarily pause a coworker without disabling it.

SERVERAIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server SOURCEelgorro/aiquila

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/aiquila-nextcloud-mcp-server/pause-coworker.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pause_coworker does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server

AI agents use pause_coworker to create or update resources in AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server environment.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`id`	number	Yes	Coworker ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why pause_coworker is rated Medium

The tool modifies the state of a coworker (pausing it) but does so temporarily and reversibly, fitting the Write category. It does not permanently delete or disable it. Severity is medium because pausing an automated coworker/integration could disrupt workflows but is reversible.

From the tool's definition Temporarily pause a coworker without disabling it

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pause_coworker safely

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

pause_coworker Rate-limited

pause_coworker stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "pause_coworker": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pause_coworker_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server, apply this rule, and every pause_coworker call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pause_coworker

What does the pause_coworker tool do? +

Temporarily pause a coworker without disabling it. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does pause_coworker accept? +

pause_coworker accepts 1 parameter: id. Required: id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on pause_coworker? +

Register the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pause_coworker: 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 AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pause_coworker? +

pause_coworker is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit pause_coworker? +

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

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

pause_coworker is provided by the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server (elgorro/aiquila). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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