import_shortcut

Import a .shortcut file into Siri Shortcuts. Uses the macOS shortcuts CLI to import the shortcut from the specified file path.

SERVERAirMCP SOURCEairmcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What import_shortcut does on AirMCP

AI agents invoke import_shortcut to trigger actions in AirMCP. 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 import_shortcut is rated High

Importing a shortcut installs executable automation code into the system via the macOS shortcuts CLI. A malicious or unvetted .shortcut file could trigger arbitrary actions on the system when run. This goes beyond a simple write operation because it introduces executable automation logic into the Apple Shortcuts environment, making Execute the most appropriate category.

From the tool's definition Import a .shortcut file into Siri Shortcuts. Uses the macOS shortcuts CLI to import the shortcut from the specified file path.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs import_shortcut safely

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

import_shortcut Rate-limited

import_shortcut 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": {
    "import_shortcut": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_shortcut_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 AirMCP, apply this rule, and every import_shortcut call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about import_shortcut

What does the import_shortcut tool do? +

Import a .shortcut file into Siri Shortcuts. Uses the macOS shortcuts CLI to import the shortcut from the specified file path. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the AirMCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on import_shortcut? +

Register the Air MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for import_shortcut: 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 AirMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is import_shortcut? +

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

Can I rate-limit import_shortcut? +

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

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

import_shortcut is provided by the Air MCP server (airmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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