// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

control

Start, stop, or restart applications

Can stop running applications

Part of the Coolify MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents invoke control to trigger processes or run actions in Coolify. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON CONTROL

control can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

io-github-stumason-coolify.yaml

tools:
  control:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full Coolify policy for all 39 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name control

Category Execute

MCP Server Coolify MCP Server

Risk Level High

// MORE COOLIFY TOOLS

Destructive application Destructive cloud_tokens Destructive database Destructive database_backups Destructive deployment Destructive env_vars Destructive environments Destructive github_apps

View all 39 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling execute-class tools like control have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER EXECUTE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Execute risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

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// IN CONTEXT OF HIGH RISK

control is one of the high-risk operations in Coolify. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the control tool do? +

Start, stop, or restart applications. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Coolify MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on control? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for control. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Coolify MCP server.

What risk level is control? +

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

Can I rate-limit control? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the control rule in your Intercept 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 control completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for control. 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 control? +

control is provided by the Coolify MCP server (@masonator/coolify-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

control

Enforce policies on Coolify