staticx_deploy_zip · StaticX MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What staticx_deploy_zip does on StaticX MCP Server

AI agents invoke staticx_deploy_zip to trigger actions in StaticX MCP Server. 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 staticx_deploy_zip needs a policy

This tool triggers deployment operations—a complex, multi-step execution action that creates live infrastructure changes. While not immediately destructive (reversible via staticx_delete_deployment), it executes code/processes whose effects depend on ZIP contents supplied by the user.

From the tool's definition Tool uploads a ZIP file and deploys it directly, which executes deployment operations with effects determined by the ZIP contents. Description explicitly states 'deploy it directly' indicating execution of external deployment processes.

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Verdict

staticx_deploy_zip Rate-limited

staticx_deploy_zip 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": {
    "staticx_deploy_zip": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "staticx_deploy_zip_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 StaticX MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about staticx_deploy_zip

What does the staticx_deploy_zip tool do? +

Upload a ZIP, deploy it directly, and return project, deployment, and logs. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the StaticX MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on staticx_deploy_zip? +

Register the StaticX MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for staticx_deploy_zip: 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 StaticX MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is staticx_deploy_zip? +

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

Can I rate-limit staticx_deploy_zip? +

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

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

staticx_deploy_zip is provided by the StaticX MCP Server MCP server (madprodworks-coder/staticx-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.