// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

workflow_execute

Single-target operation

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

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents invoke workflow_execute to trigger processes or run actions in Mistral. 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 WORKFLOW_EXECUTE

workflow_execute 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-swih-mistral-mcp.yaml

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

See the full Mistral policy for all 8 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name workflow_execute

Category Execute

MCP Server Mistral MCP Server

Risk Level High

// MORE MISTRAL TOOLS

Execute codestral_fim Execute mistral_chat Execute mistral_ocr Execute mistral_vision Execute workflow_interact Read voxtral_transcribe Read workflow_status

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling execute-class tools like workflow_execute 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.

Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents aps_aggregate_settlement Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents aps_build_contributor_query Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents aps_compute_compute_axis_weights Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents aps_construct_attribution_primitive Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents commerce_preflight Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents execute_with_context

// IN CONTEXT OF HIGH RISK

workflow_execute is one of the high-risk operations in Mistral. 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 workflow_execute tool do? +

Start a Mistral Workflow execution. `workflowIdentifier` is the workflow name or ID (visible in mistral://workflows). `input` is a free-form JSON object matching the workflow's input schema. Modes: - waitForResult=false (default): returns immediately with execution_id and RUNNING status. Poll workflow_status to track completion. - waitForResult=true: blocks until the workflow finishes and returns the result inline. Use timeoutSeconds (default 30) to cap the wait. Use deploymentName to target a specific deployment slot when multiple are configured.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Mistral MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on workflow_execute? +

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

What risk level is workflow_execute? +

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

Can I rate-limit workflow_execute? +

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

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

workflow_execute is provided by the Mistral MCP server (mistral-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

workflow_execute

Let agents act without letting them run wild.