mittwald_container_restart · Mittwald MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What mittwald_container_restart does on Mittwald MCP Server

AI agents invoke mittwald_container_restart to trigger actions in Mittwald MCP Server. 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 mittwald_container_restart needs a policy

This tool executes a container restart command, which is a real-time operational action on running infrastructure. While not immediately destructive (the container itself is not deleted), it causes service interruption and has external effects that cannot be undone immediately.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'mittwald_container_restart' and description states it will 'Restart a container.' This is an operational action that triggers external infrastructure changes.

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Verdict

mittwald_container_restart Rate-limited

mittwald_container_restart 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": {
    "mittwald_container_restart": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mittwald_container_restart_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Mittwald MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about mittwald_container_restart

What does the mittwald_container_restart tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on mittwald_container_restart? +

Register the Mittwald MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mittwald_container_restart: 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 Mittwald MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mittwald_container_restart? +

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

Can I rate-limit mittwald_container_restart? +

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

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

mittwald_container_restart is provided by the Mittwald MCP Server MCP server (mittwald/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.