trigger_auto_recovery · Last Rock MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What trigger_auto_recovery does on Last Rock MCP

AI agents invoke trigger_auto_recovery to trigger actions in Last Rock MCP. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why trigger_auto_recovery needs a policy

This tool executes external operations with effects dependent on system state and playbook definitions. Recovery operations can restart services, modify configurations, or trigger cascading changes across the infrastructure.

From the tool's definition Tool triggers automatic recovery procedures for failed services using predefined playbooks. The description indicates it executes recovery operations (restart, remediation actions) on live infrastructure.

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Verdict

trigger_auto_recovery Rate-limited

trigger_auto_recovery stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "trigger_auto_recovery": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "trigger_auto_recovery_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about trigger_auto_recovery

What does the trigger_auto_recovery tool do? +

Trigger automatic recovery for a failed service using predefined playbooks. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Last Rock MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on trigger_auto_recovery? +

Register the Last Rock MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for trigger_auto_recovery: 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 Last Rock MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is trigger_auto_recovery? +

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

Can I rate-limit trigger_auto_recovery? +

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

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

trigger_auto_recovery is provided by the Last Rock MCP server (itsablabla/lastrock-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.