yaver_auth_poll

Run one poll of the device-code authorization. Returns status = pending | authorized | expired. On authorized, the token is saved to ~/.yaver/config.json, the daemon is started in the background, and Yaver is auto-registered as an MCP server in every installed editor. Use this when you want full ...

Server Yaver yaver-cli
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 21 required

What yaver_auth_poll does on Yaver

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
convex_url string
device_code string Yes Opaque device code returned by yaver_auth_start.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why yaver_auth_poll needs a policy

Even though yaver_auth_poll only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs — an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about yaver_auth_poll

What does the yaver_auth_poll tool do? +

Run one poll of the device-code authorization. Returns status = pending | authorized | expired. On authorized, the token is saved to ~/.yaver/config.json, the daemon is started in the background, and Yaver is auto-registered as an MCP server in every installed editor. Use this when you want full control over polling cadence. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Yaver MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does yaver_auth_poll accept? +

yaver_auth_poll accepts 2 parameters: convex_url, device_code. Required: device_code. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on yaver_auth_poll? +

Register the Yaver MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for yaver_auth_poll: 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 yaver_auth_poll? +

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

Can I rate-limit yaver_auth_poll? +

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

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

yaver_auth_poll 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.

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