automation_deactivate

Pause an active workflow: disarms its trigger; versions, runs and counters stay. Returns {data: WorkflowDetail}.

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What automation_deactivate does on Max MCP Server

AI agents use automation_deactivate to create or update resources in Max MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Max MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why automation_deactivate is rated Medium

Deactivating a workflow is reversible; data and history are preserved, not deleted.

From the tool's definition Pause an active workflow: disarms its trigger; versions, runs and counters stay

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs automation_deactivate 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_deactivate, this is the rule to start with:

automation_deactivate Rate-limited

automation_deactivate stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "automation_deactivate": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "automation_deactivate_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT 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_deactivate call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about automation_deactivate

What does the automation_deactivate tool do? +

Pause an active workflow: disarms its trigger; versions, runs and counters stay. Returns {data: WorkflowDetail}. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Max MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on automation_deactivate? +

Register the Max MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for automation_deactivate: 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_deactivate? +

automation_deactivate is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit automation_deactivate? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the automation_deactivate 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_deactivate completely? +

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

automation_deactivate 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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