check_connection

检查 WinDbg 插件是否正在运行

Server WinDbg GUI MCP Server jianqiaojia/windbg-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What check_connection does on WinDbg GUI MCP Server

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

Why check_connection needs a policy

This tool performs a diagnostic read operation to verify plugin connectivity. It has no side effects, does not execute code, and does not modify system state. It is analogous to a ping or status query, making it a Read category tool with low severity due to minimal blast radius from misuse.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'check_connection' and description '检查 WinDbg 插件是否正在运行' (Check if WinDbg plugin is running) indicate a status/health check operation that queries the connection state without modifying any data or executing commands.

Questions about check_connection

What does the check_connection tool do? +

检查 WinDbg 插件是否正在运行. It is categorised as a Read tool in the WinDbg GUI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on check_connection? +

Register the WinDbg GUI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for check_connection: 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 WinDbg GUI MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is check_connection? +

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

Can I rate-limit check_connection? +

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

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

check_connection is provided by the WinDbg GUI MCP Server MCP server (jianqiaojia/windbg-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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