batch_exec_cli

THE RISK

High Risk

Why batch_exec_cli needs a policy

Shell command execution is fundamentally an Execute operation—it triggers arbitrary external code whose effects depend entirely on the arguments provided. Parallel execution amplifies risk by allowing simultaneous system modifications.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'batch_exec_cli' explicitly states execution of 'shell commands in parallel'. Description confirms it 'Execute[s] multiple shell commands' with no restrictions on command types or safeguards mentioned.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access batch_exec_cli gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control batch_exec_cli

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and OODA Computer Control, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for batch_exec_cli:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "batch_exec_cli": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "batch_exec_cli_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

batch_exec_cli 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.

Create a free account and register OODA Computer Control — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

Questions about batch_exec_cli

What does the batch_exec_cli tool do? +

Execute multiple shell commands in parallel. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the OODA Computer Control MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on batch_exec_cli? +

Register the OODA Computer Control MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for batch_exec_cli: 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 OODA Computer Control. Nothing to install.

What risk level is batch_exec_cli? +

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

Can I rate-limit batch_exec_cli? +

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

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

batch_exec_cli is provided by the OODA Computer Control MCP server (mnehmos/mnehmos.ooda.mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every OODA Computer Control tool call.

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