mittwald_cronjob_execute · Mittwald MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What mittwald_cronjob_execute does on Mittwald MCP Server

AI agents invoke mittwald_cronjob_execute 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_cronjob_execute needs a policy

This tool triggers execution of a cronjob, which can perform arbitrary actions defined by the job (file operations, API calls, system commands, etc.). The blast radius is high because a malicious or incorrectly configured cronjob execution could modify application state, delete data, send requests, or consume resources.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mittwald_cronjob_execute' and description 'Execute a cronjob' indicate the tool runs external operations (cronjob execution) whose effects depend on the cronjob's configuration and arguments.

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Verdict

mittwald_cronjob_execute Rate-limited

mittwald_cronjob_execute 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_cronjob_execute": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mittwald_cronjob_execute_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_cronjob_execute

What does the mittwald_cronjob_execute tool do? +

Execute a cronjob. 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_cronjob_execute? +

Register the Mittwald MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mittwald_cronjob_execute: 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_cronjob_execute? +

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

Can I rate-limit mittwald_cronjob_execute? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mittwald_cronjob_execute 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_cronjob_execute completely? +

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

mittwald_cronjob_execute 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.