capture_get_status

Get the current capture status and capture time

SERVERPropresenter SOURCE@alxpark/propresenter-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What capture_get_status does on Propresenter

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

RISK

Why capture_get_status is rated Low

This tool queries the current state of the capture system (status and time information) without modifying, executing, or deleting any data. It is a read-only information retrieval operation typical of status monitoring in presentation software.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get_status' and description states 'Get the current capture status and capture time' - purely retrieves information about capture state with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs capture_get_status safely

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

capture_get_status Allowed

capture_get_status 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": {
    "capture_get_status": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about capture_get_status

What does the capture_get_status tool do? +

Get the current capture status and capture time. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Propresenter MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on capture_get_status? +

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

What risk level is capture_get_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit capture_get_status? +

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

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

capture_get_status is provided by the Propresenter MCP server (@alxpark/propresenter-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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