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devbox_run_guidance

Get full run guidance in one call: run status, next instruction, pending approvals, and suggested_action (APPLY_CODE_INSTRUCTION, DECIDE_APPROVAL, WAIT, DONE). Use this when the user is developing—prefer over multiple separate calls.

Part of the Devbox MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

devbox-mcp-server Execute Risk 3/5

AI agents invoke devbox_run_guidance to trigger processes or run actions in Devbox. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

devbox_run_guidance can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

devbox.yaml
tools:
  devbox_run_guidance:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full Devbox policy for all 38 tools.

Tool Name devbox_run_guidance
Category Execute
MCP Server Devbox MCP Server
Risk Level High

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Agents calling execute-class tools like devbox_run_guidance have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Execute risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

devbox_run_guidance is one of the high-risk operations in Devbox. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

What does the devbox_run_guidance tool do? +

Get full run guidance in one call: run status, next instruction, pending approvals, and suggested_action (APPLY_CODE_INSTRUCTION, DECIDE_APPROVAL, WAIT, DONE). Use this when the user is developing—prefer over multiple separate calls.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Devbox MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on devbox_run_guidance? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for devbox_run_guidance. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Devbox MCP server.

What risk level is devbox_run_guidance? +

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

Can I rate-limit devbox_run_guidance? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the devbox_run_guidance rule in your Intercept 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 devbox_run_guidance completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for devbox_run_guidance. 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 devbox_run_guidance? +

devbox_run_guidance is provided by the Devbox MCP server (devbox-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Devbox

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npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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