pilotgentic_system_proxy_manager

WHAT IT DOES

What pilotgentic_system_proxy_manager does on PilotGentic

AI agents use pilotgentic_system_proxy_manager 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_system_proxy_manager needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies macOS network proxy settings across all network services. While nominally reversible (proxies can be changed again), the write capability enables man-in-the-middle attacks and traffic interception if misused. It requires admin privileges, limiting immediate risk but representing a high-severity write operation affecting system-wide network behavior.

From the tool's definition Tool explicitly supports 'Manage macOS network proxy settings' and 'Write operations require administrator privileges'—the tool modifies system network configuration.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

pilotgentic_system_proxy_manager Rate-limited

pilotgentic_system_proxy_manager 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_system_proxy_manager": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pilotgentic_system_proxy_manager_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_system_proxy_manager

What does the pilotgentic_system_proxy_manager tool do? +

Manage macOS network proxy settings via networksetup. Supports HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, and PAC proxies across all network services. Write operations require administrator privileges. 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_system_proxy_manager? +

Register the PilotGentic MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pilotgentic_system_proxy_manager: 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_system_proxy_manager? +

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

Can I rate-limit pilotgentic_system_proxy_manager? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pilotgentic_system_proxy_manager 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_system_proxy_manager completely? +

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

pilotgentic_system_proxy_manager 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.