run_script

Upload a temporary bash script to the Ubuntu server and execute it.

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

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/mcp-control-plane/run-script.md

WHAT IT DOES

What run_script does on Mcp Control Plane

AI agents invoke run_script to trigger actions in Mcp Control Plane. 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 run_script is rated High

This tool allows execution of arbitrary shell commands on a remote Ubuntu server with no inherent restrictions on what those commands can do. An AI agent given this capability could read sensitive files, modify system state, install malware, exfiltrate data, or cause denial of service.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Upload a temporary bash script to the Ubuntu server and execute it.' The direct execution of arbitrary bash scripts on a server is a classic Execute action with potentially unlimited blast radius.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

run_script Rate-limited

run_script 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": {
    "run_script": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_script_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 Control Plane, apply this rule, and every run_script call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about run_script

What does the run_script tool do? +

Upload a temporary bash script to the Ubuntu server and execute it. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Mcp Control Plane MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on run_script? +

Register the Mcp Control Plane MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for run_script: 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 run_script? +

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

Can I rate-limit run_script? +

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

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

run_script 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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