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execute-request

Executes an API request with given HAR

Accepts URL/endpoint input (harRequest.url); High parameter count (12 properties)

Part of the Zerion API MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

Zerion/zerion-api Execute Risk 4/5

AI agents invoke execute-request to trigger processes or run actions in Zerion API. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

execute-request can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

zerion-zerion-api.yaml
tools:
  execute-request:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full Zerion API policy for all 4 tools.

Tool Name execute-request
Category Execute
Risk Level High

Agents calling execute-class tools like execute-request have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Execute risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

execute-request is one of the high-risk operations in Zerion API. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

What does the execute-request tool do? +

Executes an API request with given HAR. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Zerion API MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on execute-request? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for execute-request. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Zerion API MCP server.

What risk level is execute-request? +

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

Can I rate-limit execute-request? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the execute-request rule in your Intercept 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 execute-request completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for execute-request. 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 execute-request? +

execute-request is provided by the Zerion API MCP server (Zerion/zerion-api). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Zerion API

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npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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