timers_get_current

Get the current/active timer

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 timers_get_current does on Propresenter

AI agents call timers_get_current 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 timers_get_current is rated Low

This tool retrieves state information (the active timer) from ProPresenter without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. It is a simple read operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate a retrieval operation: 'Get the current/active timer' performs a query with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

timers_get_current Allowed

timers_get_current 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": {
    "timers_get_current": {}
  }
}

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 timers_get_current call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about timers_get_current

What does the timers_get_current tool do? +

Get the current/active timer. 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 timers_get_current? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit timers_get_current? +

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

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

timers_get_current 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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