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crow_frigate_set_detect

Enable/disable motion detection for a camera. DESTRUCTIVE: disabling detect also stops motion-triggered recording on that camera. Use sparingly.

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What crow_frigate_set_detect does on Crow

AI agents call crow_frigate_set_detect to permanently remove resources in Crow — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

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Why crow_frigate_set_detect needs a policy

The tool can irreversibly alter the security posture of a camera by disabling motion detection and stopping motion-triggered recordings. While re-enabling is theoretically possible, the description explicitly labels it DESTRUCTIVE and warns that disabling stops recording — meaning any security events during the disabled window are permanently lost/unrecorded.

From the tool's definition DESTRUCTIVE: disabling detect also stops motion-triggered recording on that camera

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access crow_frigate_set_detect gives an agent:

How to control crow_frigate_set_detect

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Crow, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for crow_frigate_set_detect:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "crow_frigate_set_detect"
  ]
}

crow_frigate_set_detect disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

  1. Create a free account and register Crow — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about crow_frigate_set_detect

What does the crow_frigate_set_detect tool do? +

Enable/disable motion detection for a camera. DESTRUCTIVE: disabling detect also stops motion-triggered recording on that camera. Use sparingly. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Crow MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on crow_frigate_set_detect? +

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

What risk level is crow_frigate_set_detect? +

crow_frigate_set_detect is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit crow_frigate_set_detect? +

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

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

crow_frigate_set_detect is provided by the Crow MCP server (kh0pper/crow). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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