maker_unlock_idle

Clear an idle-locked session without ending it. Admin-only.

SERVERCrow SOURCEkh0pper/crow

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/kh0pper-crow/maker-unlock-idle.md

WHAT IT DOES

What maker_unlock_idle does on Crow

AI agents use maker_unlock_idle to create or update resources in Crow, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Crow environment.

RISK

Why maker_unlock_idle is rated Medium

This tool modifies the state of a session by clearing its idle-lock, but does not end or destroy it. This is a reversible state change (Write), not destructive. The admin-only nature raises severity to medium since it can affect other users' sessions.

From the tool's definition Clear an idle-locked session without ending it. Admin-only.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs maker_unlock_idle safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Crow, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For maker_unlock_idle, this is the rule to start with:

maker_unlock_idle Rate-limited

maker_unlock_idle stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "maker_unlock_idle": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "maker_unlock_idle_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Crow, apply this rule, and every maker_unlock_idle call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about maker_unlock_idle

What does the maker_unlock_idle tool do? +

Clear an idle-locked session without ending it. Admin-only. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Crow MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on maker_unlock_idle? +

Register the Crow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for maker_unlock_idle: 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 Crow. Nothing to install.

What risk level is maker_unlock_idle? +

maker_unlock_idle is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit maker_unlock_idle? +

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

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

maker_unlock_idle is provided by the Crow MCP server (kh0pper/crow). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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