simulator_boot · Yaver MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What simulator_boot does on Yaver

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

PARAMETERS

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`device`	string	Yes	Device name or UUID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why simulator_boot needs a policy

An AI agent can call simulator_boot faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Yaver by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

simulator_boot Rate-limited

simulator_boot 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": {
    "simulator_boot": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "simulator_boot_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about simulator_boot

What does the simulator_boot tool do? +

Boot an iOS simulator. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Yaver MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does simulator_boot accept? +

simulator_boot accepts 1 parameter: device. Required: device. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on simulator_boot? +

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

What risk level is simulator_boot? +

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

Can I rate-limit simulator_boot? +

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

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

simulator_boot is provided by the Yaver MCP server (yaver-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.