macos_launch_agents · Velociraptor MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What macos_launch_agents does on Velociraptor MCP Server

AI agents invoke macos_launch_agents to trigger actions in Velociraptor MCP Server. 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 macos_launch_agents needs a policy

Launch agents on macOS are executable items that run at startup or on-demand. The name 'macos_launch_agents' combined with Velociraptor's remediation action capability indicates this tool can create, modify, or trigger launch agents—triggering external operations whose effects depend on arguments.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'macos_launch_agents' on Velociraptor server for 'remediation actions' and incident response; sibling tools include 'kill_process' and artifact/file collection, indicating capability to interact with system processes and launch configurations.

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Verdict

macos_launch_agents Rate-limited

macos_launch_agents 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": {
    "macos_launch_agents": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "macos_launch_agents_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about macos_launch_agents

What does the macos_launch_agents tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on macos_launch_agents? +

Register the Velociraptor MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for macos_launch_agents: 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 Velociraptor MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is macos_launch_agents? +

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

Can I rate-limit macos_launch_agents? +

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

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

macos_launch_agents is provided by the Velociraptor MCP Server MCP server (snoe-findley/mcp-velociraptor). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.