set_work_dir · Yaver MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_work_dir does on Yaver

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

PARAMETERS

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`path`	string	Yes	Absolute path to the new working directory

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_work_dir needs a policy

An AI agent can call set_work_dir faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Yaver by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

set_work_dir Rate-limited

set_work_dir 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_work_dir": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_work_dir_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about set_work_dir

What does the set_work_dir tool do? +

Change the agent's working directory for task execution. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Yaver MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does set_work_dir accept? +

set_work_dir accepts 1 parameter: path. Required: path. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on set_work_dir? +

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

What risk level is set_work_dir? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_work_dir? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_work_dir 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_work_dir completely? +

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

set_work_dir is provided by the Yaver MCP server (yaver-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.