set_clipboard

Write text to the system clipboard, replacing its current content.

SERVERIconnect SOURCEiconnect-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What set_clipboard does on Iconnect

AI agents use set_clipboard 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 set_clipboard is rated Medium

This tool modifies clipboard state by writing/replacing content, which is a reversible Write operation. Severity is medium because clipboard manipulation can be used to inject malicious content, alter credentials, or corrupt data intended for paste operations, but the impact is limited to the local clipboard unless the user subsequently pastes the malicious content.

From the tool's definition Tool description states "Write text to the system clipboard, replacing its current content." The verb 'Write' and action 'replacing' indicate reversible data modification of the clipboard contents.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs set_clipboard 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 set_clipboard, this is the rule to start with:

set_clipboard Rate-limited

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

FAQ

Questions about set_clipboard

What does the set_clipboard tool do? +

Write text to the system clipboard, replacing its current content. 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 set_clipboard? +

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

What risk level is set_clipboard? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_clipboard? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_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_clipboard completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for set_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_clipboard? +

set_clipboard 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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