cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints

SERVERBreakpoint SOURCEbreakpoint-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 10 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/breakpoint-mcp/cs-dbg-set-exception-breakpoints.md

WHAT IT DOES

What cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints does on Breakpoint

AI agents invoke cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints to trigger actions in Breakpoint. 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.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`filters`	array	—	Exception filter IDs to enable (default none = clear). Choose from available_filters in the result (netcoredbg: 'all', 'user-unhandled').

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints is rated High

This tool configures a live debugger to intercept exceptions during execution, directly affecting the control flow of a running debug session. It triggers external debugger operations rather than merely reading or writing data, making Execute the most appropriate category. Misuse could disrupt debugging sessions or cause unintended halts in running processes.

From the tool's definition execution halts when a matching .NET exception is thrown (DAP setExceptionBreakpoints)... Requires a running debug session

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints safely

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

cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints Rate-limited

cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints 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": {
    "cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints_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 Breakpoint, apply this rule, and every cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints

What does the cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints tool do? +

Enable (replace) the debugger's exception breakpoint filters so execution halts when a matching .NET exception is thrown (DAP setExceptionBreakpoints). Pass the filter IDs to enable; call with no filters (or []) to clear them. The result echoes the active filters and lists available_filters — the exception filters the connected adapter advertises (netcoredbg exposes all for every thrown exception and user-unhandled). Requires a running debug session. Not gated (it only configures the debugger). Feature-detected: on an adapter that advertises no exceptionBreakpointFilters it returns a clear "unsupported" message WITHOUT sending anything. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Breakpoint MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

What parameters does cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints accept? +

cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints accepts 1 parameter: filters. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints? +

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

What risk level is cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints? +

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

Can I rate-limit cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints? +

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

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

cs_dbg_set_exception_breakpoints is provided by the Breakpoint MCP server (breakpoint-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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