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execute

Runs JavaScript code to interact with the Nirvana Labs API. You are a skilled TypeScript programmer writing code to interface with the service. Define an async function named "run" that takes a single parameter of an initialized SDK client and it will be run. For example: ``` async function run...

Accepts freeform code/query input (code); Single-target operation

Part of the Nirvana MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

@nirvana-labs/nirvana-mcp Execute Risk 4/5

AI agents invoke execute to trigger processes or run actions in Nirvana. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

execute can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

nirvana.yaml
tools:
  execute:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full Nirvana policy for all 2 tools.

Tool Name execute
Category Execute
MCP Server Nirvana MCP Server
Risk Level High

Agents calling execute-class tools like execute have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Execute risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

execute is one of the high-risk operations in Nirvana. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

What does the execute tool do? +

Runs JavaScript code to interact with the Nirvana Labs API. You are a skilled TypeScript programmer writing code to interface with the service. Define an async function named "run" that takes a single parameter of an initialized SDK client and it will be run. For example: ``` async function run(client) { const operation = await client.compute.vms.create({ boot_volume: { size: 100, type: 'nvme' }, cpu_config: { vcpu: 2 }, memory_config: { size: 2 }, name: 'my-vm', os_image_name: 'ubuntu-noble-2025-10-01', project_id: '123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000', public_ip_enabled: true, region: 'us-wdc-1', ssh_key: { public_key: 'ssh-ed25519 AAAAC3NzaC1lZDI1NTE5AAAAIDBIASkmwNiLcdlW6927Zjt1Hf7Kw/PpEZ4Zm+wU9wn2' }, subnet_id: '123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000', }); console.log(operation.id); } ``` You will be returned anything that your function returns, plus the results of any console.log statements. Do not add try-catch blocks for single API calls. The tool will handle errors for you. Do not add comments unless necessary for generating better code. Code will run in a container, and cannot interact with the network outside of the given SDK client. Variables will not persist between calls, so make sure to return or log any data you might need later. Remember that you are writing TypeScript code, so you need to be careful with your types. Always type dynamic key-value stores explicitly as Record<string, YourValueType> instead of {}.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Nirvana MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on execute? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for execute. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Nirvana MCP server.

What risk level is execute? +

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

Can I rate-limit execute? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the execute rule in your Intercept 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 execute completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for execute. 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 execute? +

execute is provided by the Nirvana MCP server (@nirvana-labs/nirvana-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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