setProjectCommand · Smart Shell MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What setProjectCommand does on Smart Shell MCP Server

AI agents use setProjectCommand to create or update resources in Smart Shell MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Smart Shell MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why setProjectCommand needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies command mappings that directly influence what 'executeCommand' will run. While the write operation itself is reversible (can be overridden again or removed via 'removeProjectCommand'), the consequence is severe: poisoning the command execution environment to run arbitrary or malicious commands.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add or update a project-specific command override', explicitly indicating data modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

setProjectCommand Rate-limited

setProjectCommand stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "setProjectCommand": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "setprojectcommand_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about setProjectCommand

What does the setProjectCommand tool do? +

Add or update a project-specific command override. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Smart Shell MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on setProjectCommand? +

Register the Smart Shell MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for setProjectCommand: 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 Smart Shell MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is setProjectCommand? +

setProjectCommand is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit setProjectCommand? +

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

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

setProjectCommand is provided by the Smart Shell MCP Server MCP server (mr-wolf-gb/smart-shell-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.