session_resize · Mcpx MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What session_resize does on Mcpx

AI agents invoke session_resize to trigger actions in Mcpx. 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 session_resize needs a policy

Resizing a PTY (pseudo-terminal) modifies the terminal dimensions of an active session. It's not purely a read operation, but it's also not destructive or financial. It triggers an external operation on a running session, making Execute the best fit. The blast radius is low since it only changes display geometry, not data or commands.

From the tool's definition Resize a session's PTY

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Verdict

session_resize Rate-limited

session_resize 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": {
    "session_resize": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "session_resize_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about session_resize

What does the session_resize tool do? +

Resize a session's PTY. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Mcpx MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on session_resize? +

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

What risk level is session_resize? +

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

Can I rate-limit session_resize? +

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

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

session_resize is provided by the Mcpx MCP server (rmednitzer/relay-shell). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.