resume_process · Frida MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resume_process does on Frida MCP Server

AI agents invoke resume_process to trigger actions in Frida MCP 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_process needs a policy

Resuming a spawned process triggers execution of that process, which can have wide-ranging effects depending on the process being run. In the context of a Frida dynamic instrumentation server where processes can be spawned, hooked, and modified, resuming a process initiates execution of potentially instrumented or modified code.

From the tool's definition Resume a spawned process

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Verdict

resume_process Rate-limited

resume_process 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_process": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resume_process_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resume_process

What does the resume_process tool do? +

Resume a spawned process. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Frida MCP 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_process? +

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

What risk level is resume_process? +

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

Can I rate-limit resume_process? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resume_process 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_process completely? +

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

resume_process is provided by the Frida MCP Server MCP server (nonsleepr/frida-mcp.ts). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.