batch · MCP Claude Code MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What batch does on MCP Claude Code

AI agents invoke batch to trigger actions in MCP Claude Code. 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 batch needs a policy

The server description explicitly states it can 'execute commands' and 'modify files'. A 'batch' tool on such a server most likely runs multiple operations or commands in bulk. Given sibling tools include execute-oriented tools like 'dispatch_agent' and 'edit', 'batch' likely aggregates multiple tool calls including potentially destructive ones. However, the empty description significantly lowers confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'batch' on a server that 'execute commands' and does 'direct file system interactions'; description is empty and uninformative.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

batch Rate-limited

batch 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": {
    "batch": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "batch_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about batch

What does the batch tool do? +

batch. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the MCP Claude Code MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on batch? +

Register the MCP Claude Code MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for batch: 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 MCP Claude Code. Nothing to install.

What risk level is batch? +

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

Can I rate-limit batch? +

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

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

batch is provided by the MCP Claude Code MCP server (sdglbl/mcp-claude-code). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.