pilotgentic_clipboard_write · PilotGentic MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What pilotgentic_clipboard_write does on PilotGentic

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why pilotgentic_clipboard_write needs a policy

This tool modifies the clipboard state by writing and replacing its contents. While reversible (clipboard can be overwritten again or restored from history via pilotgentic_clipboard_history), it affects system state and could be misused to inject malicious content into paste operations. It does not execute commands, delete data permanently, or move money, so Write is the appropriate category.

From the tool's definition Tool description states: 'Write text to the macOS clipboard' and 'Replaces existing clipboard contents.' This is a modification operation that creates/overwrites clipboard data.

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Verdict

pilotgentic_clipboard_write Rate-limited

pilotgentic_clipboard_write 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": {
    "pilotgentic_clipboard_write": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pilotgentic_clipboard_write_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches PilotGentic, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about pilotgentic_clipboard_write

What does the pilotgentic_clipboard_write tool do? +

Write text to the macOS clipboard. The text will be available for Cmd+V paste in any app. Replaces existing clipboard contents. It is categorised as a Write tool in the PilotGentic MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on pilotgentic_clipboard_write? +

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

What risk level is pilotgentic_clipboard_write? +

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

Can I rate-limit pilotgentic_clipboard_write? +

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

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

pilotgentic_clipboard_write is provided by the PilotGentic MCP server (@pilotgentic/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.