process_stop_service

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents invoke process_stop_service to trigger processes or run actions in Mcp Process. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON PROCESS_STOP_SERVICE

process_stop_service can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

io-github-digital-defiance-mcp-process.yaml

tools:
  process_stop_service:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full Mcp Process policy for all 12 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name process_stop_service

Category Execute

MCP Server Mcp Process MCP Server

Risk Level High

// MORE MCP PROCESS TOOLS

Execute process_start Execute process_start_service Write process_add_to_group Write process_create_group Write process_send_stdin Write process_terminate Write process_terminate_group Read process_get_output

View all 12 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling execute-class tools like process_stop_service have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER EXECUTE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Execute risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

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// IN CONTEXT OF HIGH RISK

process_stop_service is one of the high-risk operations in Mcp Process. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the process_stop_service tool do? +

Stop a service and disable auto-restart. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Mcp Process MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on process_stop_service? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for process_stop_service. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Mcp Process MCP server.

What risk level is process_stop_service? +

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

Can I rate-limit process_stop_service? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the process_stop_service rule in your Intercept 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 process_stop_service completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for process_stop_service. 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 process_stop_service? +

process_stop_service is provided by the Mcp Process MCP server (@ai-capabilities-suite/mcp-process). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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