switch_run · Yaver MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What switch_run does on Yaver

AI agents use switch_run 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
`id`	string	Yes
`directory`	string	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why switch_run needs a policy

An AI agent can call switch_run 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 (directory)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

switch_run Rate-limited

switch_run 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": {
    "switch_run": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "switch_run_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about switch_run

What does the switch_run tool do? +

Execute a previously-planned switch. HARD switches emit a rewrite prompt for the AI agent instead of running inline. 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 switch_run accept? +

switch_run accepts 2 parameters: id, directory. Required: id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on switch_run? +

Register the Yaver MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for switch_run: 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 switch_run? +

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

Can I rate-limit switch_run? +

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

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

switch_run 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.