omarchy_refresh_shell

Reset shell.json to Omarchy defaults [group:refresh]

SERVEROmarchy-MCP SOURCEhlsitechio/Omarchy-MCP

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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

WHAT IT DOES

What omarchy_refresh_shell does on Omarchy-MCP

AI agents call omarchy_refresh_shell to permanently remove resources in Omarchy-MCP, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why omarchy_refresh_shell is rated Critical

Resets configuration file to defaults, irreversibly overwriting current shell settings.

From the tool's definition Reset shell.json to Omarchy defaults

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs omarchy_refresh_shell 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_shell, this is the rule to start with:

omarchy_refresh_shell Hidden

omarchy_refresh_shell is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "omarchy_refresh_shell"
  ]
}

RESTRICT 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_shell call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about omarchy_refresh_shell

What does the omarchy_refresh_shell tool do? +

Reset shell.json to Omarchy defaults [group:refresh]. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Omarchy-MCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on omarchy_refresh_shell? +

Register the Omarchy MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for omarchy_refresh_shell: 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_shell? +

omarchy_refresh_shell is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit omarchy_refresh_shell? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the omarchy_refresh_shell 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_shell completely? +

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

omarchy_refresh_shell 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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