cdp_run_workflow

Trigger a workflow execution.

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-run-workflow.md

WHAT IT DOES

What cdp_run_workflow does on CDP MCP Server

AI agents invoke cdp_run_workflow 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_run_workflow is rated High

This tool triggers workflow execution, which is an external operation with side effects that cannot be predicted without knowing the workflow's content. Workflows in a CDP context typically involve data processing, segmentation, or campaign activation—operations that modify system state and affect downstream processes.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'cdp_run_workflow' and description 'Trigger a workflow execution' indicate the tool executes external operations (workflow execution) whose effects depend on workflow configuration and arguments passed by the user.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs cdp_run_workflow 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_run_workflow, this is the rule to start with:

cdp_run_workflow Rate-limited

cdp_run_workflow 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_run_workflow": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "cdp_run_workflow_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_run_workflow call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about cdp_run_workflow

What does the cdp_run_workflow tool do? +

Trigger a workflow execution. 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_run_workflow? +

Register the CDP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cdp_run_workflow: 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_run_workflow? +

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

Can I rate-limit cdp_run_workflow? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the cdp_run_workflow 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_run_workflow completely? +

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

cdp_run_workflow 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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