omarchy_default_terminal

Set the default terminal used by xdg-terminal-exec [group:default] Args: [alacritty|foot|ghostty|kitty]

SERVEROmarchy-MCP SOURCEhlsitechio/Omarchy-MCP

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What omarchy_default_terminal does on Omarchy-MCP

AI agents use omarchy_default_terminal to create or update resources in Omarchy-MCP, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Omarchy-MCP environment.

RISK

Why omarchy_default_terminal is rated Medium

Modifies system configuration (default terminal) reversibly; subsequent operations depend on this choice.

From the tool's definition Set the default terminal used by xdg-terminal-exec

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs omarchy_default_terminal safely

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

omarchy_default_terminal Rate-limited

omarchy_default_terminal stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "omarchy_default_terminal": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "omarchy_default_terminal_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Omarchy-MCP, apply this rule, and every omarchy_default_terminal call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about omarchy_default_terminal

What does the omarchy_default_terminal tool do? +

Set the default terminal used by xdg-terminal-exec [group:default] Args: [alacritty|foot|ghostty|kitty]. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Omarchy-MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on omarchy_default_terminal? +

Register the Omarchy MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for omarchy_default_terminal: 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 Omarchy-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is omarchy_default_terminal? +

omarchy_default_terminal is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit omarchy_default_terminal? +

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

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

omarchy_default_terminal is provided by the Omarchy MCP server (hlsitechio/Omarchy-MCP). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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