powershell_runtime

Return the selected PowerShell runtime and version details.

SERVERMcp Control Plane SOURCEalbertik322-sudo/mcp-control-plane

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What powershell_runtime does on Mcp Control Plane

AI agents call powershell_runtime to retrieve information from Mcp Control Plane without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why powershell_runtime is rated Low

This tool retrieves runtime configuration and version metadata. It has no capability to modify system state, execute commands, or delete data. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only learn which PowerShell runtime is installed, which poses no direct risk. Classification as Read is appropriate.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Return the selected PowerShell runtime and version details' — a pure query operation with no side effects. The verb 'Return' indicates retrieval of existing information, not modification, deletion, or execution of arbitrary code.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs powershell_runtime safely

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

powershell_runtime Allowed

powershell_runtime is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "powershell_runtime": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about powershell_runtime

What does the powershell_runtime tool do? +

Return the selected PowerShell runtime and version details. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Control Plane MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on powershell_runtime? +

Register the Mcp Control Plane MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for powershell_runtime: 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 Control Plane. Nothing to install.

What risk level is powershell_runtime? +

powershell_runtime is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit powershell_runtime? +

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

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

powershell_runtime is provided by the Mcp Control Plane MCP server (albertik322-sudo/mcp-control-plane). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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