omarchy_refresh_pacman

Overwrite the package configuration for /etc/pacman with the Omarchy default of using its dedicated mirrors and repositories, then update all packages. [group:refresh] [sudo]

SERVEROmarchy-MCP SOURCEhlsitechio/Omarchy-MCP

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/omarchy-mcp/omarchy-refresh-pacman.md

WHAT IT DOES

What omarchy_refresh_pacman does on Omarchy-MCP

AI agents invoke omarchy_refresh_pacman to trigger actions in Omarchy-MCP. 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.

RISK

Why omarchy_refresh_pacman is rated High

Overwrites system package config and runs full system update with root privileges.

From the tool's definition Overwrite package configuration, update all packages, sudo

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs omarchy_refresh_pacman 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_refresh_pacman, this is the rule to start with:

omarchy_refresh_pacman Rate-limited

omarchy_refresh_pacman 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": {
    "omarchy_refresh_pacman": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "omarchy_refresh_pacman_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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_refresh_pacman call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about omarchy_refresh_pacman

What does the omarchy_refresh_pacman tool do? +

Overwrite the package configuration for /etc/pacman with the Omarchy default of using its dedicated mirrors and repositories, then update all packages. [group:refresh] [sudo]. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Omarchy-MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on omarchy_refresh_pacman? +

Register the Omarchy MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for omarchy_refresh_pacman: 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_refresh_pacman? +

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

Can I rate-limit omarchy_refresh_pacman? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the omarchy_refresh_pacman 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_refresh_pacman completely? +

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

omarchy_refresh_pacman 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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