cancel_execution

Idempotently cancel one Huly Process execution by execution ID. Active executions are marked cancelled; already-cancelled executions succeed with cancelled=false; completed executions fail without changing history.

Server Huly @firfi/huly-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What cancel_execution does on Huly

AI agents call cancel_execution to permanently remove resources in Huly — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why cancel_execution needs a policy

An AI agent that decides to call cancel_execution doesn't hesitate, doesn't double-check, and doesn't stop at one. Whatever it removes from Huly is gone — there is no undo for destructive operations.

Questions about cancel_execution

What does the cancel_execution tool do? +

Idempotently cancel one Huly Process execution by execution ID. Active executions are marked cancelled; already-cancelled executions succeed with cancelled=false; completed executions fail without changing history. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Huly 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 cancel_execution? +

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

What risk level is cancel_execution? +

cancel_execution 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 cancel_execution? +

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

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

cancel_execution is provided by the Huly MCP server (@firfi/huly-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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