A command tool to control the decomposition-contraction mechanism and automatic termination of Atom of Thoughts. Use this tool to access advanced features of AoT: 1. Decomposition (decompose): Decompose a specified atom into smaller sub-atoms 2. Complete decomposition (complete_decomposition): Co...
Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (command)
Part of the Atom of Thoughts server.
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AI agents invoke atomcommands to trigger processes or run actions in Atom of Thoughts. 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.
atomcommands can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. PolicyLayer enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.
Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.
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"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"atomcommands": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "atomcommands_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 10,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
}See the full Atom of Thoughts policy for all 3 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access atomcommands gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other execute tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: rate-limit and validate the arguments.
A command tool to control the decomposition-contraction mechanism and automatic termination of Atom of Thoughts. Use this tool to access advanced features of AoT: 1. Decomposition (decompose): Decompose a specified atom into smaller sub-atoms 2. Complete decomposition (complete_decomposition): Complete an ongoing decomposition process 3. Check termination status (termination_status): Check the termination status of the current AoT process 4. Get best conclusion (best_conclusion): Get the verified conclusion with the highest confidence 5. Change settings (set_max_depth): Change the maximum depth limit Command descriptions: - command: Command to execute (decompose, complete_decomposition, termination_status, best_conclusion, set_max_depth) - atomId: Atom ID to use with the command (only required for decompose command) - decompositionId: ID of the decomposition process (only required for complete_decomposition command) - maxDepth: Maximum depth value to set (only required for set_max_depth command). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Atom of Thoughts MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.
Register the Atom of Thoughts MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for atomcommands: 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 Atom of Thoughts. Nothing to install.
atomcommands is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the atomcommands 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for atomcommands. 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.
atomcommands is provided by the Atom of Thoughts MCP server (kbsooo/mcp_atom_of_thoughts). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Deterministic rules across all 3 Atom of Thoughts tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.
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