cs_dbg_set_variable

SERVERBreakpoint SOURCEbreakpoint-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 43 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What cs_dbg_set_variable does on Breakpoint

AI agents invoke cs_dbg_set_variable 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
`name`	string	Yes	Variable name within that container
`value`	string	Yes	New value as a C# literal/expression
`confirm`	boolean	—	Auto-approve this mutation (skip the confirmation prompt)
`variables_ref`	integer	Yes	variablesReference of the containing scope/variable (from cs_dbg_scopes or cs_dbg_variables)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why cs_dbg_set_variable is rated High

This tool modifies live program state during a debugging session by changing variable values in memory. While labeled DESTRUCTIVE in the description, the action is more accurately Execute — it runs a DAP setVariable operation that mutates runtime state of a live process. The effects depend on what variable is changed and could cause crashes, data corruption, or unpredictable behavior.

From the tool's definition Change a variable's value in a stopped C# frame (DAP setVariable). DESTRUCTIVE: mutates live program state

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs cs_dbg_set_variable 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_variable, this is the rule to start with:

cs_dbg_set_variable Rate-limited

cs_dbg_set_variable 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_variable": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "cs_dbg_set_variable_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_variable call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about cs_dbg_set_variable

What does the cs_dbg_set_variable tool do? +

Change a variable's value in a stopped C# frame (DAP setVariable). DESTRUCTIVE: mutates live program state — confirm with the user and keep this gated. variables_ref is the container's variablesReference (from cs_dbg_scopes, or a complex cs_dbg_variables entry), name is the variable within it, value is the new value as a C# literal/expression. Feature-detected: on an adapter that advertises supportsSetVariable:false it returns a clear "unsupported" message WITHOUT prompting; otherwise a bounded deadline turns a non-answering adapter into a clear message rather than a hang. 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_variable accept? +

cs_dbg_set_variable accepts 4 parameters: name, value, confirm, variables_ref. Required: name, value, variables_ref. 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_variable? +

Register the Breakpoint MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cs_dbg_set_variable: 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_variable? +

cs_dbg_set_variable 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_variable? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the cs_dbg_set_variable 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_variable completely? +

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

cs_dbg_set_variable 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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