collect_device_config

Trigger an on-demand config collection for a device instance

SERVERLogicmonitor SOURCEpypi:lm-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What collect_device_config does on Logicmonitor

AI agents invoke collect_device_config to trigger actions in Logicmonitor. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why collect_device_config is rated High

collect_device_config triggers real processes with real consequences. An agent gone sideways doesn't fire it once. It starts dozens of builds, sends mass notifications, or burns through compute before anyone looks up.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs collect_device_config safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Logicmonitor, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For collect_device_config, this is the rule to start with:

collect_device_config Rate-limited

collect_device_config stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "collect_device_config": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "collect_device_config_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about collect_device_config

What does the collect_device_config tool do? +

Trigger an on-demand config collection for a device instance. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Logicmonitor MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on collect_device_config? +

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

What risk level is collect_device_config? +

collect_device_config is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit collect_device_config? +

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

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

collect_device_config is provided by the Logicmonitor MCP server (pypi:lm-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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