// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

passive_deploy

Passive Asset Deployment Agent (PADA) — marketplace asset scoring and build specs.

Part of the Launch Engine MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents invoke passive_deploy to trigger processes or run actions in Launch Engine. 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.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON PASSIVE_DEPLOY

passive_deploy can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

launch-engine.yaml

tools:
  passive_deploy:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full Launch Engine policy for all 45 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name passive_deploy

Category Execute

MCP Server Launch Engine MCP Server

Risk Level High

// MORE LAUNCH ENGINE TOOLS

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View all 45 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling execute-class tools like passive_deploy have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER EXECUTE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Execute risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

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// IN CONTEXT OF HIGH RISK

passive_deploy is one of the high-risk operations in Launch Engine. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the passive_deploy tool do? +

Passive Asset Deployment Agent (PADA) — marketplace asset scoring and build specs.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Launch Engine MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on passive_deploy? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for passive_deploy. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Launch Engine MCP server.

What risk level is passive_deploy? +

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

Can I rate-limit passive_deploy? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the passive_deploy rule in your Intercept 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 passive_deploy completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for passive_deploy. 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 passive_deploy? +

passive_deploy is provided by the Launch Engine MCP server (launch-engine-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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