stop_timer · FreeAgent MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What stop_timer does on FreeAgent MCP Server

AI agents invoke stop_timer to trigger actions in FreeAgent 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 stop_timer needs a policy

This tool executes an operation that modifies system state (stopping a timer) but is reversible (the timer can be restarted). It does not create, modify, or delete persistent data records, nor does it involve financial transactions. The action's consequences depend on the argument (which timer to stop), making it Execute rather than Write.

From the tool's definition The tool 'stop_timer' stops a running timer, which is an action that triggers an external state change in the FreeAgent system.

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Verdict

stop_timer Rate-limited

stop_timer 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": {
    "stop_timer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "stop_timer_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about stop_timer

What does the stop_timer tool do? +

Stop a running timer for a timeslip. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the FreeAgent 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 stop_timer? +

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

What risk level is stop_timer? +

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

Can I rate-limit stop_timer? +

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

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

stop_timer is provided by the FreeAgent MCP Server MCP server (markpitt/freeagent-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.