module_swap

Swap one module for another atomically.

SERVERCLIO Adios SOURCEpypi:clio-kit

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What module_swap does on CLIO Adios

AI agents invoke module_swap to trigger actions in CLIO Adios. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why module_swap is rated High

This tool performs an atomic module swap operation, which is an execution action that modifies the active software environment/module system state. It's not purely destructive (modules can be swapped back), but it executes a system-level environment change. Misuse could break running scientific workflows or HPC job environments.

From the tool's definition Swap one module for another atomically

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs module_swap safely

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

module_swap Rate-limited

module_swap stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "module_swap": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "module_swap_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect CLIO Adios, apply this rule, and every module_swap call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about module_swap

What does the module_swap tool do? +

Swap one module for another atomically. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the CLIO Adios MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on module_swap? +

Register the CLIO Adios MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for module_swap: 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 CLIO Adios. Nothing to install.

What risk level is module_swap? +

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

Can I rate-limit module_swap? +

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

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

module_swap is provided by the CLIO Adios MCP server (pypi:clio-kit). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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