cond_verify_launch · TermPipe MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What cond_verify_launch does on TermPipe MCP

AI agents invoke cond_verify_launch to trigger actions in TermPipe MCP. 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 cond_verify_launch needs a policy

The tool name 'cond_verify_launch' suggests it may verify conditions and/or launch a process or session. The server context is a terminal access MCP with execution capabilities. 'Launch' implies triggering external operations or processes. The description is empty, reducing confidence, but the server context and naming pattern strongly suggest Execute-level behavior.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'cond_verify_launch' on a server that provides 'direct terminal access to execute commands' and 'run persistent REPL sessions'; sibling tools include 'boot', 'build', 'execute' patterns.

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Verdict

cond_verify_launch Rate-limited

cond_verify_launch 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": {
    "cond_verify_launch": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "cond_verify_launch_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about cond_verify_launch

What does the cond_verify_launch tool do? +

cond_verify_launch. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the TermPipe MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on cond_verify_launch? +

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

What risk level is cond_verify_launch? +

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

Can I rate-limit cond_verify_launch? +

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

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

cond_verify_launch is provided by the TermPipe MCP server (wbind-core/termpipe-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.