cli_run

A execute tool on the Mcp Anything MCP server.

SERVERMcp Anything SOURCEZaymadkid/mcp-anything

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What cli_run does on Mcp Anything

AI agents invoke cli_run to trigger actions in Mcp Anything. 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.

RISK

Why cli_run is rated High

Despite the empty description, the name 'cli_run' unambiguously indicates command execution capability. CLI runners execute arbitrary shell commands with effects that depend entirely on the arguments provided. This poses significant risk if misused by an AI agent (could modify files, spawn processes, access systems).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'cli_run' combined with server description mentioning '50+ CLI-Anything harnesses' indicates execution of command-line operations. The tool name explicitly suggests running CLI commands.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs cli_run safely

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

cli_run Rate-limited

cli_run 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": {
    "cli_run": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "cli_run_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about cli_run

What does the cli_run tool do? +

cli_run is a execute tool on the Mcp Anything MCP server. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Mcp Anything MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on cli_run? +

Register the Mcp Anything MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cli_run: 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 Mcp Anything. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cli_run? +

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

Can I rate-limit cli_run? +

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

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

cli_run is provided by the Mcp Anything MCP server (Zaymadkid/mcp-anything). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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