export_shortcut

Export a Siri Shortcut to a .shortcut file. Uses the macOS shortcuts CLI to save the shortcut to the specified output path.

SERVERIconnect SOURCEiconnect-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-heznpc-iconnect/export-shortcut.md

WHAT IT DOES

What export_shortcut does on Iconnect

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

RISK

Why export_shortcut is rated Medium

This tool creates/exports a file (Write), which is reversible by deletion. The blast radius is medium because: (1) it writes to a user-specified path which could overwrite existing files if not carefully controlled, and (2) exporting shortcuts could expose automation logic or sensitive workflow details embedded in shortcuts.

From the tool's definition Tool 'export_shortcut' writes data to disk by saving a .shortcut file to 'the specified output path'. The description explicitly states it saves/exports to a file, which is a write operation that persists data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs export_shortcut safely

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

export_shortcut Rate-limited

export_shortcut 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": {
    "export_shortcut": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export_shortcut_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 Iconnect, apply this rule, and every export_shortcut call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about export_shortcut

What does the export_shortcut tool do? +

Export a Siri Shortcut to a .shortcut file. Uses the macOS shortcuts CLI to save the shortcut to the specified output path. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Iconnect MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on export_shortcut? +

Register the Iconnect MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for export_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 Iconnect. Nothing to install.

What risk level is export_shortcut? +

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

Can I rate-limit export_shortcut? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the export_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 export_shortcut completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for export_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 export_shortcut? +

export_shortcut is provided by the Iconnect MCP server (iconnect-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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