ops_playbook_run · Slack Max API MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ops_playbook_run does on Slack Max API MCP

AI agents invoke ops_playbook_run to trigger actions in Slack Max API 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 ops_playbook_run needs a policy

This tool executes predefined playbooks with state persistence, which can trigger cascading actions across the Slack workspace (incident declarations, broadcasts, digest generation).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ops_playbook_run' and description 'Run a named operations playbook' explicitly indicates code/workflow execution.

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Verdict

ops_playbook_run Rate-limited

ops_playbook_run 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": {
    "ops_playbook_run": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ops_playbook_run_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Slack Max API MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about ops_playbook_run

What does the ops_playbook_run tool do? +

Run a named operations playbook (incident open, support digest, release broadcast) with config-backed defaults and state persistence. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Slack Max API 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 ops_playbook_run? +

Register the Slack Max API MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ops_playbook_run: 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 Slack Max API MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ops_playbook_run? +

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

Can I rate-limit ops_playbook_run? +

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

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

ops_playbook_run is provided by the Slack Max API MCP server (jeongwoobin335/slack-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.