cmux_workspace_snapshot

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why cmux_workspace_snapshot needs a policy

This tool retrieves and aggregates information about the workspace state (tree structure, pane outputs, sidebar state) without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is purely informational—a query for situational awareness. The low blast radius reflects that misuse would only expose information already visible to the agent in the workspace.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it captures a 'Full workspace snapshot: tree + all pane output + sidebar state' for 'complete situational awareness.' The verbs 'snapshot' and 'capture' indicate read-only retrieval of current state with no modification or side effects.

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

POLICY

How to control cmux_workspace_snapshot

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "cmux_workspace_snapshot": {}
  }
}

cmux_workspace_snapshot is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about cmux_workspace_snapshot

What does the cmux_workspace_snapshot tool do? +

Full workspace snapshot: tree + all pane output + sidebar state. Single call for complete situational awareness. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cmux Agent MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on cmux_workspace_snapshot? +

Register the Cmux Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cmux_workspace_snapshot: 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 Cmux Agent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cmux_workspace_snapshot? +

cmux_workspace_snapshot is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit cmux_workspace_snapshot? +

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

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

cmux_workspace_snapshot is provided by the Cmux Agent MCP server (multiagentcognition/cmux-agent-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Cmux Agent tool call.

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