toggle_daemon · Ploi MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What toggle_daemon does on Ploi MCP Server

AI agents invoke toggle_daemon to trigger actions in Ploi 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 toggle_daemon needs a policy

This tool triggers an external operation that changes the runtime state of a daemon process. It doesn't delete or modify data, but it does start or stop a running service, which qualifies as Execute. Misuse could interrupt services (e.g., pausing a critical daemon unexpectedly), giving it medium severity.

From the tool's definition Pause or unpause a daemon (single toggle — pauses if running, resumes if paused)

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Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

toggle_daemon Rate-limited

toggle_daemon 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": {
    "toggle_daemon": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "toggle_daemon_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about toggle_daemon

What does the toggle_daemon tool do? +

Pause or unpause a daemon (single toggle — pauses if running, resumes if paused). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Ploi 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 toggle_daemon? +

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

What risk level is toggle_daemon? +

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

Can I rate-limit toggle_daemon? +

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

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

toggle_daemon is provided by the Ploi MCP Server MCP server (sudanese/ploi-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.