// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

BASH TOOLS

4 tools from the Bash MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 4 BASH TOOLS
READ 1 tools
Read list_background List all running background processes
EXECUTE 3 tools
Execute kill_background Kill a background process by name Execute run Execute a shell command and return output Execute run_background Run a command in background

Route Bash through PolicyLayer and every one of its 4 tools is checked against your policy before it runs.

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// FAQ
How many tools does the Bash MCP server have? +

The Bash MCP server exposes 4 tools across 2 categories: Read, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Bash tools? +

Route the Bash server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Bash tools fall into? +

Bash tools are categorised as Read (1), Execute (3). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Bash tool call.

Start from Bash, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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