gitlab_pause_runner

Pause or unpause a runner.

SERVERGitlab SOURCEdkeeno/gitlab-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/dkeeno-gitlab-mcp-server/gitlab-pause-runner.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gitlab_pause_runner does on Gitlab

AI agents call gitlab_pause_runner to retrieve information from Gitlab without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why gitlab_pause_runner is rated Low

Even though gitlab_pause_runner only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gitlab_pause_runner safely

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

gitlab_pause_runner Allowed

gitlab_pause_runner is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gitlab_pause_runner": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about gitlab_pause_runner

What does the gitlab_pause_runner tool do? +

Pause or unpause a runner. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Gitlab MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on gitlab_pause_runner? +

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

What risk level is gitlab_pause_runner? +

gitlab_pause_runner is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit gitlab_pause_runner? +

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

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

gitlab_pause_runner is provided by the Gitlab MCP server (dkeeno/gitlab-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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