goclaw_config_apply

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why goclaw_config_apply needs a policy

This tool overwrites the entire current gateway configuration with a new one. 'Overwrites' implies irreversible replacement of existing config data. A misconfiguration could take down the entire AI gateway infrastructure, affecting all agents, sessions, and services managed by it — representing a critical blast radius.

From the tool's definition 'Apply a full configuration to the GoClaw gateway (overwrites current config). Use with caution.'

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

POLICY

How to control goclaw_config_apply

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "goclaw_config_apply"
  ]
}

goclaw_config_apply disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

Create a free account and register GoClaw MCP Server — 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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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about goclaw_config_apply

What does the goclaw_config_apply tool do? +

Apply a full configuration to the GoClaw gateway (overwrites current config). Use with caution. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the GoClaw MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on goclaw_config_apply? +

Register the GoClaw MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for goclaw_config_apply: 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 GoClaw MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is goclaw_config_apply? +

goclaw_config_apply is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit goclaw_config_apply? +

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

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

goclaw_config_apply is provided by the GoClaw MCP Server MCP server (nextlevelbuilder/goclaw-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every GoClaw MCP Server tool call.

Start from GoClaw MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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