execute_on_all_devices · MikroTik MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What execute_on_all_devices does on MikroTik MCP Server

AI agents invoke execute_on_all_devices to trigger actions in MikroTik 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 execute_on_all_devices needs a policy

execute_on_all_devices triggers real processes with real consequences. An agent gone sideways doesn't fire it once — it starts dozens of builds, sends mass notifications, or burns through compute before anyone looks up.

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Verdict

execute_on_all_devices Rate-limited

execute_on_all_devices 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": {
    "execute_on_all_devices": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "execute_on_all_devices_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about execute_on_all_devices

What does the execute_on_all_devices tool do? +

Execute the same command on all connected devices concurrently. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the MikroTik 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 execute_on_all_devices? +

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

What risk level is execute_on_all_devices? +

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

Can I rate-limit execute_on_all_devices? +

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

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

execute_on_all_devices is provided by the MikroTik MCP Server MCP server (stormbliss/mikrotik-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.