cdp_activate_schedule

Activate a schedule via the workflow action handler.

SERVERCDP MCP Server SOURCEatharva-joshi77/cdp-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/atharva-joshi77-cdp-mcp/cdp-activate-schedule.md

WHAT IT DOES

What cdp_activate_schedule does on CDP MCP Server

AI agents invoke cdp_activate_schedule to trigger actions in CDP MCP Server. 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 cdp_activate_schedule is rated High

Activating a schedule triggers an external workflow action, causing scheduled operations to begin executing. This is an Execute-category action because it initiates external operations whose effects depend on the schedule's configuration.

From the tool's definition Activate a schedule via the workflow action handler

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs cdp_activate_schedule safely

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

cdp_activate_schedule Rate-limited

cdp_activate_schedule 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": {
    "cdp_activate_schedule": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "cdp_activate_schedule_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 CDP MCP Server, apply this rule, and every cdp_activate_schedule call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about cdp_activate_schedule

What does the cdp_activate_schedule tool do? +

Activate a schedule via the workflow action handler. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the CDP MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on cdp_activate_schedule? +

Register the CDP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cdp_activate_schedule: 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 CDP MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cdp_activate_schedule? +

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

Can I rate-limit cdp_activate_schedule? +

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

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

cdp_activate_schedule is provided by the CDP MCP Server MCP server (atharva-joshi77/cdp-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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