status_set_stage

Set the configuration of stage screens

SERVERPropresenter SOURCE@alxpark/propresenter-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What status_set_stage does on Propresenter

AI agents use status_set_stage to create or update resources in Propresenter, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Propresenter environment.

RISK

Why status_set_stage is rated Medium

This tool modifies the configuration of stage screens in ProPresenter 7. It creates or updates settings (configuration), which is a reversible write operation. Misuse could disrupt live presentation stage displays.

From the tool's definition Set the configuration of stage screens

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

status_set_stage Rate-limited

status_set_stage stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "status_set_stage": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "status_set_stage_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about status_set_stage

What does the status_set_stage tool do? +

Set the configuration of stage screens. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Propresenter MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on status_set_stage? +

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

status_set_stage is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit status_set_stage? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the status_set_stage 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_set_stage completely? +

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

status_set_stage 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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