get_gauge_types

List the gauge connected to each channel (TID), what kind it is, and whether it is an

SERVERPypi:labmcp Alicat SOURCEpypi:labmcp-alicat

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_gauge_types does on Pypi:labmcp Alicat

AI agents call get_gauge_types to retrieve information from Pypi:labmcp Alicat without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_gauge_types is rated Low

Tool queries instrument metadata without modifying state or executing operations.

From the tool's definition List the gauge connected to each channel, what kind it is

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_gauge_types safely

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

get_gauge_types Allowed

get_gauge_types is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_gauge_types": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about get_gauge_types

What does the get_gauge_types tool do? +

List the gauge connected to each channel (TID), what kind it is, and whether it is an. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Pypi:labmcp Alicat MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_gauge_types? +

Register the Pypi:labmcp Alicat MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_gauge_types: 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 Pypi:labmcp Alicat. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_gauge_types? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_gauge_types? +

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

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

get_gauge_types is provided by the Pypi:labmcp Alicat MCP server (pypi:labmcp-alicat). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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