set_runner_sandbox_profile · Todos MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_runner_sandbox_profile does on Todos

AI agents use set_runner_sandbox_profile to create or update resources in Todos — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Todos environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_runner_sandbox_profile needs a policy

This tool creates or updates sandbox profile configurations for task runners. While this is a reversible Write operation (profiles can be modified again or deleted), it has medium severity because misconfigured sandbox profiles could potentially affect security isolation or task execution behavior.

From the tool's definition The tool name "set_runner_sandbox_profile" and description "Create or update a local runner sandbox profile" indicate it modifies configuration data. The verbs "create or update" are characteristic of Write operations that make reversible changes to state.

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Verdict

set_runner_sandbox_profile Rate-limited

set_runner_sandbox_profile stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "set_runner_sandbox_profile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_runner_sandbox_profile_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Todos, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about set_runner_sandbox_profile

What does the set_runner_sandbox_profile tool do? +

Create or update a local runner sandbox profile. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Todos MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_runner_sandbox_profile? +

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

What risk level is set_runner_sandbox_profile? +

set_runner_sandbox_profile is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit set_runner_sandbox_profile? +

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

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

set_runner_sandbox_profile is provided by the Todos MCP server (@hasna/todos). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.