load_pipeline · Maa MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What load_pipeline does on MaaMCP

AI agents invoke load_pipeline to trigger actions in MaaMCP. 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 load_pipeline needs a policy

Based on the server context (MaaFramework automation) and sibling tools like 'clear_pipeline_resources', 'connect_adb_device', and 'connect_window', a 'load_pipeline' tool likely loads an automation pipeline configuration or resource set, which could trigger execution of automation scripts or workflows. This falls under Execute as it likely initiates or prepares an operational pipeline.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'load_pipeline' on a server providing Android/Windows automation capabilities; description is empty and uninformative.

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Verdict

load_pipeline Rate-limited

load_pipeline 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": {
    "load_pipeline": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "load_pipeline_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about load_pipeline

What does the load_pipeline tool do? +

load_pipeline. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the MaaMCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on load_pipeline? +

Register the Maa MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for load_pipeline: 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 MaaMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is load_pipeline? +

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

Can I rate-limit load_pipeline? +

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

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

load_pipeline is provided by the Maa MCP server (maa-ai/maamcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.