create_scheduled_task · OPanel MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_scheduled_task does on OPanel MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_scheduled_task needs a policy

This tool creates a new scheduled task, which is a reversible write operation (the task can be deleted later). However, misuse could lead to scheduled execution of harmful commands on the Minecraft server, warranting medium severity.

From the tool's definition "Create a new scheduled task on OPanel"

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_scheduled_task Rate-limited

create_scheduled_task 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": {
    "create_scheduled_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_scheduled_task_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_scheduled_task

What does the create_scheduled_task tool do? +

Create a new scheduled task on OPanel. It is categorised as a Write tool in the OPanel 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 create_scheduled_task? +

Register the OPanel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_scheduled_task: 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 OPanel MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_scheduled_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_scheduled_task? +

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

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

create_scheduled_task is provided by the OPanel MCP server (opanel-mc/opanel-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.