execute_psn_bootstrap

THE RISK

High Risk

Why execute_psn_bootstrap needs a policy

This tool executes complex pharmacometric analyses (bootstrapping) through an external system (PsN/NONMEM). While not destructive to data and not a financial transaction, it runs code/operations whose outcomes depend on user-provided arguments and can consume significant computational resources. The async pattern with job ID polling confirms it launches external processes.

From the tool's definition The tool description explicitly states 'Run bootstrap using PsN' and 'Requires PsN + NONMEM', indicating it triggers external operations (bootstrap resampling analysis) whose effects depend on the model and data arguments provided.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access execute_psn_bootstrap gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control execute_psn_bootstrap

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Nonmem, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for execute_psn_bootstrap:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "execute_psn_bootstrap": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "execute_psn_bootstrap_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

execute_psn_bootstrap 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.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about execute_psn_bootstrap

What does the execute_psn_bootstrap tool do? +

Run bootstrap using PsN (async). Returns job ID for polling. Requires PsN + NONMEM. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Nonmem 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_psn_bootstrap? +

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

What risk level is execute_psn_bootstrap? +

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

Can I rate-limit execute_psn_bootstrap? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the execute_psn_bootstrap 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_psn_bootstrap completely? +

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

execute_psn_bootstrap is provided by the Nonmem MCP server (sueinchoi/nonmem-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Nonmem tool call.

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