set_system_clipboard

Set clipboard content.

SERVERAos SOURCE@hybridlabor-api/aos

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What set_system_clipboard does on Aos

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

RISK

Why set_system_clipboard is rated Medium

Writes to system clipboard, affecting user data flow with potential information manipulation risks.

From the tool's definition Set clipboard content—modifies system state reversibly.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs set_system_clipboard safely

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

set_system_clipboard Rate-limited

set_system_clipboard 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": {
    "set_system_clipboard": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_system_clipboard_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 Aos, apply this rule, and every set_system_clipboard call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_system_clipboard

What does the set_system_clipboard tool do? +

Set clipboard content. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Aos MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_system_clipboard? +

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

What risk level is set_system_clipboard? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_system_clipboard? +

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

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

set_system_clipboard is provided by the Aos MCP server (@hybridlabor-api/aos). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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