suspend_job · Sage MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What suspend_job does on Sage MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why suspend_job needs a policy

An AI agent can call suspend_job faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Sage MCP Server by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

suspend_job Rate-limited

suspend_job 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": {
    "suspend_job": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "suspend_job_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about suspend_job

What does the suspend_job tool do? +

Suspend a job from the scheduler. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Sage MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on suspend_job? +

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

What risk level is suspend_job? +

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

Can I rate-limit suspend_job? +

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

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

suspend_job is provided by the Sage MCP Server MCP server (waggle-sensor/sage-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.