omarchy_setup_direct_boot

Add or remove an EFI boot entry for the Omarchy UKI, allowing the system to boot directly [group:setup] [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-setup-direct-boot.md

WHAT IT DOES

What omarchy_setup_direct_boot does on Omarchy-MCP

AI agents invoke omarchy_setup_direct_boot 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_setup_direct_boot is rated High

Modifying EFI boot entries can brick or permanently alter system boot configuration.

From the tool's definition Add or remove an EFI boot entry, system to boot directly

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs omarchy_setup_direct_boot 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_setup_direct_boot, this is the rule to start with:

omarchy_setup_direct_boot Rate-limited

omarchy_setup_direct_boot 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_setup_direct_boot": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "omarchy_setup_direct_boot_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_setup_direct_boot call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about omarchy_setup_direct_boot

What does the omarchy_setup_direct_boot tool do? +

Add or remove an EFI boot entry for the Omarchy UKI, allowing the system to boot directly [group:setup] [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_setup_direct_boot? +

Register the Omarchy MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for omarchy_setup_direct_boot: 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_setup_direct_boot? +

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

Can I rate-limit omarchy_setup_direct_boot? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the omarchy_setup_direct_boot 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_setup_direct_boot completely? +

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

omarchy_setup_direct_boot 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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