status_get_layers

Get the status of all layers

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 status_get_layers does on Propresenter

AI agents call status_get_layers 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 status_get_layers is rated Low

This tool queries and returns the state of layers in ProPresenter 7 without modifying data, executing commands, or triggering side effects. It is a straightforward read operation that retrieves information for display or monitoring purposes.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'status_get_layers' and description 'Get the status of all layers' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or execution of external effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

status_get_layers Allowed

status_get_layers 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": {
    "status_get_layers": {}
  }
}

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 status_get_layers call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about status_get_layers

What does the status_get_layers tool do? +

Get the status of all layers. 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 status_get_layers? +

Register the Propresenter MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for status_get_layers: 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 status_get_layers? +

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

Can I rate-limit status_get_layers? +

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

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

status_get_layers 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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