automation_cancel_run

Cancel a queued or waiting (delayed) run; 409 if it already ran or is running. Returns {data: Run}.

SERVERMax MCP Server SOURCEdigital-crew-technologies/max-mcp-server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/digital-crew-technologies-max-mcp-server/automation-cancel-run.md

WHAT IT DOES

What automation_cancel_run does on Max MCP Server

AI agents call automation_cancel_run to permanently remove resources in Max MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why automation_cancel_run is rated Critical

Cancelling a queued run is irreversible; the run cannot be restarted automatically.

From the tool's definition Cancel a queued or waiting (delayed) run

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs automation_cancel_run safely

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

automation_cancel_run Hidden

automation_cancel_run is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "automation_cancel_run"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about automation_cancel_run

What does the automation_cancel_run tool do? +

Cancel a queued or waiting (delayed) run; 409 if it already ran or is running. Returns {data: Run}. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Max MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on automation_cancel_run? +

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

What risk level is automation_cancel_run? +

automation_cancel_run is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit automation_cancel_run? +

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

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

automation_cancel_run is provided by the Max MCP Server MCP server (digital-crew-technologies/max-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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