wait_minutes

Wait for specified minutes

SERVERAutomagik Tools SOURCEnamastexlabs/automagik-tools

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What wait_minutes does on Automagik Tools

AI agents invoke wait_minutes to trigger actions in Automagik Tools. 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.

RISK

Why wait_minutes is rated High

This tool executes a blocking operation (sleep/delay) whose effects depend on the argument (number of minutes). While not destructive or financial, it can disrupt agent workflows by introducing arbitrary delays, potentially causing timeouts in dependent operations or preventing concurrent task completion.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wait_minutes' with description 'Wait for specified minutes' indicates it triggers a time-delay operation that suspends execution flow.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs wait_minutes safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Automagik Tools, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For wait_minutes, this is the rule to start with:

wait_minutes Rate-limited

wait_minutes 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": {
    "wait_minutes": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wait_minutes_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Automagik Tools, apply this rule, and every wait_minutes call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wait_minutes

What does the wait_minutes tool do? +

Wait for specified minutes. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Automagik Tools MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on wait_minutes? +

Register the Automagik Tools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wait_minutes: 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 Automagik Tools. Nothing to install.

What risk level is wait_minutes? +

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

Can I rate-limit wait_minutes? +

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

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

wait_minutes is provided by the Automagik Tools MCP server (namastexlabs/automagik-tools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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