toggle_scheduled_task · OPanel MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What toggle_scheduled_task does on OPanel MCP

AI agents use toggle_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 toggle_scheduled_task needs a policy

Toggling a scheduled task is a reversible state change — it can be re-enabled or re-disabled at any time. This is a Write operation. Misuse could cause scheduled maintenance or backups to silently stop running, but the action itself is reversible, placing severity at medium.

From the tool's definition Enable or disable a scheduled task on OPanel

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Verdict

toggle_scheduled_task Rate-limited

toggle_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": {
    "toggle_scheduled_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "toggle_scheduled_task_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about toggle_scheduled_task

What does the toggle_scheduled_task tool do? +

Enable or disable a 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 toggle_scheduled_task? +

Register the OPanel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for toggle_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 toggle_scheduled_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit toggle_scheduled_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the toggle_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 toggle_scheduled_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for toggle_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 toggle_scheduled_task? +

toggle_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.