snapshot_task_run

Run a periodic snapshot task immediately

SERVERNasbridge SOURCEmaverick0628/nasbridge

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/nasbridge/snapshot-task-run.md

WHAT IT DOES

What snapshot_task_run does on Nasbridge

AI agents invoke snapshot_task_run to trigger actions in Nasbridge. 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 snapshot_task_run is rated High

This tool triggers the execution of a snapshot task on demand, outside its normal schedule. While creating a snapshot is generally non-destructive (it preserves data state), executing system tasks that interact with storage infrastructure can have side effects depending on system load, retention policies, or snapshot limits.

From the tool's definition Run a periodic snapshot task immediately

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs snapshot_task_run safely

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

snapshot_task_run Rate-limited

snapshot_task_run 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": {
    "snapshot_task_run": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "snapshot_task_run_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 Nasbridge, apply this rule, and every snapshot_task_run call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about snapshot_task_run

What does the snapshot_task_run tool do? +

Run a periodic snapshot task immediately. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Nasbridge MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on snapshot_task_run? +

Register the Nasbridge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for snapshot_task_run: 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 Nasbridge. Nothing to install.

What risk level is snapshot_task_run? +

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

Can I rate-limit snapshot_task_run? +

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

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

snapshot_task_run is provided by the Nasbridge MCP server (maverick0628/nasbridge). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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