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bootstrap_internal_agent

Normalize a GitHub/Slack/Linear trigger into startup context, construct a recall pack, prepare a git worktree sandbox, and emit an execution plus reviewer-lane plan.

Accepts raw HTML/template content (task.body); Accepts URL/endpoint input (thread.url); High parameter count (33 properties)

Part of the ThumbGate MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents invoke bootstrap_internal_agent to trigger processes or run actions in ThumbGate. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

bootstrap_internal_agent can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

rlhf-loop-mcp-memory-gateway-v2.yaml
tools:
  bootstrap_internal_agent:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full ThumbGate policy for all 29 tools.

Tool Name bootstrap_internal_agent
Category Execute
Risk Level High

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Agents calling execute-class tools like bootstrap_internal_agent have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Execute risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

bootstrap_internal_agent is one of the high-risk operations in ThumbGate. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

What does the bootstrap_internal_agent tool do? +

Normalize a GitHub/Slack/Linear trigger into startup context, construct a recall pack, prepare a git worktree sandbox, and emit an execution plus reviewer-lane plan.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the ThumbGate MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on bootstrap_internal_agent? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for bootstrap_internal_agent. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the ThumbGate MCP server.

What risk level is bootstrap_internal_agent? +

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

Can I rate-limit bootstrap_internal_agent? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the bootstrap_internal_agent rule in your Intercept 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 bootstrap_internal_agent completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for bootstrap_internal_agent. 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 bootstrap_internal_agent? +

bootstrap_internal_agent is provided by the ThumbGate MCP server (rlhf-loop/mcp-memory-gateway-v2). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on ThumbGate

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npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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