supabase.functions_invoke · MCP Fullstack MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What supabase.functions_invoke does on MCP Fullstack

AI agents invoke supabase.functions_invoke to trigger actions in MCP Fullstack. 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 supabase.functions_invoke needs a policy

This tool invokes remote serverless functions, which execute code whose behavior depends on the function implementation and parameters provided. An AI agent misusing this could trigger unintended operations, data modifications, or external API calls.

From the tool's definition Invoke Supabase Edge Function - 'invoke' is a direct action verb indicating execution of remote code/functions. Edge Functions are serverless compute that execute arbitrary logic on the server.

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Verdict

supabase.functions_invoke Rate-limited

supabase.functions_invoke 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": {
    "supabase.functions_invoke": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "supabase.functions_invoke_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about supabase.functions_invoke

What does the supabase.functions_invoke tool do? +

Invoke Supabase Edge Function. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the MCP Fullstack MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on supabase.functions_invoke? +

Register the MCP Fullstack MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for supabase.functions_invoke: 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 MCP Fullstack. Nothing to install.

What risk level is supabase.functions_invoke? +

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

Can I rate-limit supabase.functions_invoke? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the supabase.functions_invoke 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 supabase.functions_invoke completely? +

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

supabase.functions_invoke is provided by the MCP Fullstack MCP server (jacobfv/mcp-fullstack). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.