plugin_local_clone

Clone a stock non-service UI plugin from packaged files into the user

SERVEROmarchy-MCP SOURCEhlsitechio/Omarchy-MCP

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/omarchy-mcp/plugin-local-clone.md

WHAT IT DOES

What plugin_local_clone does on Omarchy-MCP

AI agents use plugin_local_clone 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 plugin_local_clone is rated Medium

Creates new plugin files reversibly in user space; modifies system configuration without permanent destruction or financial impact.

From the tool's definition Clone plugin from packaged files into user environment

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

plugin_local_clone Rate-limited

plugin_local_clone 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": {
    "plugin_local_clone": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "plugin_local_clone_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 plugin_local_clone call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about plugin_local_clone

What does the plugin_local_clone tool do? +

Clone a stock non-service UI plugin from packaged files into the user. 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 plugin_local_clone? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit plugin_local_clone? +

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

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

plugin_local_clone 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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