script_set_code

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 script_set_code does on Mcp Anything

AI agents invoke script_set_code 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 script_set_code is rated High

A tool that sets script code is at minimum a Write operation (modifying code), but given the MCP-Anything context (a bridge to CLI and software automation tools), scripts set here are almost certainly intended to be executed. This makes it Execute or higher. The ability to set arbitrary code is critically dangerous if misused by an AI agent, as it could introduce malicious logic into scripts.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'script_set_code' implies setting/writing executable code. Empty description reduces certainty but the name strongly suggests modifying script content that can later be executed.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs script_set_code 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 script_set_code, this is the rule to start with:

script_set_code Rate-limited

script_set_code 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": {
    "script_set_code": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "script_set_code_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 script_set_code call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about script_set_code

What does the script_set_code tool do? +

script_set_code 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 script_set_code? +

Register the Mcp Anything MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for script_set_code: 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 script_set_code? +

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

Can I rate-limit script_set_code? +

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

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

script_set_code 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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