tmux_adopt_session

Adopt an existing tmux session as a Yaver task. The session continues running and its output is streamed as task output. Useful for bringing pre-existing agent sessions under Yaver management.

Server Yaver yaver-cli
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 11 required

What tmux_adopt_session does on Yaver

AI agents call tmux_adopt_session to retrieve information from Yaver without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
session_name string Yes Name of the tmux session to adopt

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why tmux_adopt_session needs a policy

Even though tmux_adopt_session only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs — an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Questions about tmux_adopt_session

What does the tmux_adopt_session tool do? +

Adopt an existing tmux session as a Yaver task. The session continues running and its output is streamed as task output. Useful for bringing pre-existing agent sessions under Yaver management. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Yaver MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does tmux_adopt_session accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on tmux_adopt_session? +

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

tmux_adopt_session is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit tmux_adopt_session? +

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

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

tmux_adopt_session 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.

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