pause_workflow_run

Pause a running workflow. Already-running steps continue, but no new steps will be started until resumed.

SERVERTodo for AI MCP Server SOURCEtodo-for-ai/todo-for-ai-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What pause_workflow_run does on Todo for AI MCP Server

AI agents invoke pause_workflow_run to trigger actions in Todo for AI 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.

RISK

Why pause_workflow_run is rated High

pause_workflow_run 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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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pause_workflow_run safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Todo for AI MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For pause_workflow_run, this is the rule to start with:

pause_workflow_run Rate-limited

pause_workflow_run 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": {
    "pause_workflow_run": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pause_workflow_run_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Todo for AI MCP Server, apply this rule, and every pause_workflow_run call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pause_workflow_run

What does the pause_workflow_run tool do? +

Pause a running workflow. Already-running steps continue, but no new steps will be started until resumed. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Todo for AI 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 pause_workflow_run? +

Register the Todo for AI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pause_workflow_run: 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 Todo for AI MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pause_workflow_run? +

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

Can I rate-limit pause_workflow_run? +

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

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

pause_workflow_run is provided by the Todo for AI MCP Server MCP server (todo-for-ai/todo-for-ai-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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