resume_execution · MCP Debug Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resume_execution does on MCP Debug Server

AI agents invoke resume_execution to trigger actions in MCP Debug Server. 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why resume_execution needs a policy

This tool resumes execution of a debugged Windows process, directly controlling execution flow. Misuse could cause a paused process (potentially in a critical/broken state) to continue running, leading to unpredictable behavior, crashes, or security issues. It triggers an external operation (process execution) whose effects depend on the process state and loaded code.

From the tool's definition Resume process execution (go/continue)

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Verdict

resume_execution Rate-limited

resume_execution 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": {
    "resume_execution": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resume_execution_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resume_execution

What does the resume_execution tool do? +

Resume process execution (go/continue). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the MCP Debug Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on resume_execution? +

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

What risk level is resume_execution? +

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

Can I rate-limit resume_execution? +

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

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

resume_execution is provided by the MCP Debug Server MCP server (nickzer0/mcp-debugserver). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.