bazel_macos_stop

Terminate a running macOS application by bundle ID or process name.

SERVERXcodeBazelMCP SOURCExcodebazelmcp/xcodebazelmcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/xcodebazelmcp-xcodebazelmcp/bazel-macos-stop.md

WHAT IT DOES

What bazel_macos_stop does on XcodeBazelMCP

AI agents invoke bazel_macos_stop to trigger actions in XcodeBazelMCP. 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 bazel_macos_stop is rated High

This tool executes a system-level process termination command. While not creating, modifying, or deleting persistent data, it forcefully stops running applications, which is a disruptive external operation. Misuse could halt critical services, interrupt user workflows, or cause data loss in unsaved applications.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Terminate a running macOS application by bundle ID or process name.' Termination of processes is an external operation with effects dependent on which process/bundle ID is specified.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs bazel_macos_stop safely

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

bazel_macos_stop Rate-limited

bazel_macos_stop 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": {
    "bazel_macos_stop": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "bazel_macos_stop_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 XcodeBazelMCP, apply this rule, and every bazel_macos_stop call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about bazel_macos_stop

What does the bazel_macos_stop tool do? +

Terminate a running macOS application by bundle ID or process name. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the XcodeBazelMCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on bazel_macos_stop? +

Register the XcodeBazel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bazel_macos_stop: 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 XcodeBazelMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is bazel_macos_stop? +

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

Can I rate-limit bazel_macos_stop? +

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

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

bazel_macos_stop is provided by the XcodeBazel MCP server (xcodebazelmcp/xcodebazelmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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