server_service_stop · ArcGIS MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What server_service_stop does on ArcGIS MCP

AI agents invoke server_service_stop to trigger actions in ArcGIS MCP. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why server_service_stop needs a policy

Stopping a service is an Execute action because it triggers an external operation (service termination) whose effects depend on which service is targeted. While labeled 'WRITE OPERATION', stopping a service is more accurately an operational command that controls running infrastructure rather than creating/modifying data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'server_service_stop' and description 'Detiene un servicio en ArcGIS Server. OPERACIÓN DE ESCRITURA' (Stops a service in ArcGIS Server.

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Verdict

server_service_stop Rate-limited

server_service_stop stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "server_service_stop": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "server_service_stop_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about server_service_stop

What does the server_service_stop tool do? +

Detiene un servicio en ArcGIS Server. OPERACIÓN DE ESCRITURA. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the ArcGIS MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on server_service_stop? +

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

What risk level is server_service_stop? +

server_service_stop is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit server_service_stop? +

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

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

server_service_stop is provided by the ArcGIS MCP server (renemorenow/arcgis-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.