automation_watch

A read tool on the Aos MCP server.

SERVERAos SOURCE@hybridlabor-api/aos

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/hybridlabor-api-aos/automation-watch.md

WHAT IT DOES

What automation_watch does on Aos

AI agents call automation_watch to retrieve information from Aos without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why automation_watch is rated Low

Even though automation_watch only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs automation_watch safely

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

automation_watch Allowed

automation_watch is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "automation_watch": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Aos, apply this rule, and every automation_watch call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about automation_watch

What does the automation_watch tool do? +

automation_watch is a read tool on the Aos MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Aos MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on automation_watch? +

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

What risk level is automation_watch? +

automation_watch is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit automation_watch? +

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

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

automation_watch is provided by the Aos MCP server (@hybridlabor-api/aos). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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