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run_prg_file

Load and execute a program file from filesystem

How to control run_prg_file ↓

What run_prg_file does on Commodore 64 Ultimate Computer MCP Server

AI agents invoke run_prg_file to trigger actions in Commodore 64 Ultimate Computer MCP Server. 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.

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Why run_prg_file needs a policy

This tool executes external program files, which is a classic Execute category action. The blast radius is high because an AI agent could be tricked into running malicious or unintended programs from the filesystem, potentially compromising the emulated system, exfiltrating data, or causing unexpected side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'run_prg_file' and description 'Load and execute a program file from filesystem' indicate execution of arbitrary programs. The server description confirms it enables 'load and run programs' and 'control the C64 machine through natural language.'

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access run_prg_file gives an agent:

How to control run_prg_file

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Commodore 64 Ultimate Computer MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for run_prg_file:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "run_prg_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_prg_file_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

run_prg_file 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Commodore 64 Ultimate Computer MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about run_prg_file

What does the run_prg_file tool do? +

Load and execute a program file from filesystem. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Commodore 64 Ultimate Computer MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on run_prg_file? +

Register the Commodore 64 Ultimate Computer MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for run_prg_file: 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 Commodore 64 Ultimate Computer MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is run_prg_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit run_prg_file? +

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

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

run_prg_file is provided by the Commodore 64 Ultimate Computer MCP Server MCP server (xphileby/c64u-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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