trigger_vigil · WAKE Protocol MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What trigger_vigil does on WAKE Protocol

AI agents invoke trigger_vigil to trigger actions in WAKE Protocol. 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why trigger_vigil needs a policy

trigger_vigil 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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Verdict

trigger_vigil Rate-limited

trigger_vigil 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": {
    "trigger_vigil": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "trigger_vigil_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about trigger_vigil

What does the trigger_vigil tool do? +

Manually force VIGIL phase. Requires master token. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the WAKE Protocol MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on trigger_vigil? +

Register the WAKE Protocol MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for trigger_vigil: 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 WAKE Protocol. Nothing to install.

What risk level is trigger_vigil? +

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

Can I rate-limit trigger_vigil? +

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

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

trigger_vigil is provided by the WAKE Protocol MCP server (wake-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.