sandbox_exec_kill

Kill a background command started with sandbox_exec_background. Signals the whole process GROUP (SIGTERM, then SIGKILL after a grace period), so a dev server

SERVEREasyBits SOURCE@easybits.cloud/mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What sandbox_exec_kill does on EasyBits

AI agents invoke sandbox_exec_kill to trigger actions in EasyBits. 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 sandbox_exec_kill is rated High

Forcibly terminates process groups in sandboxed VMs, causing immediate disruption.

From the tool's definition Kill a background command...SIGTERM, then SIGKILL after grace period

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs sandbox_exec_kill safely

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

sandbox_exec_kill Rate-limited

sandbox_exec_kill 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": {
    "sandbox_exec_kill": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sandbox_exec_kill_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 EasyBits, apply this rule, and every sandbox_exec_kill call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about sandbox_exec_kill

What does the sandbox_exec_kill tool do? +

Kill a background command started with sandbox_exec_background. Signals the whole process GROUP (SIGTERM, then SIGKILL after a grace period), so a dev server. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the EasyBits MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on sandbox_exec_kill? +

Register the EasyBits MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sandbox_exec_kill: 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 EasyBits. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sandbox_exec_kill? +

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

Can I rate-limit sandbox_exec_kill? +

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

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

sandbox_exec_kill is provided by the EasyBits MCP server (@easybits.cloud/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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