list_supported_boards

List common BrainFlow boards: the --option board= alias, BrainFlow board id, and which

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 list_supported_boards does on Pypi:labmcp Alicat

AI agents call list_supported_boards 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 list_supported_boards is rated Low

Tool retrieves supported board information with no side effects or state changes.

From the tool's definition List common BrainFlow boards, board id, alias

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_supported_boards 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 list_supported_boards, this is the rule to start with:

list_supported_boards Allowed

list_supported_boards 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": {
    "list_supported_boards": {}
  }
}

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 list_supported_boards call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_supported_boards

What does the list_supported_boards tool do? +

List common BrainFlow boards: the --option board= alias, BrainFlow board id, and which. 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 list_supported_boards? +

Register the Pypi:labmcp Alicat MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_supported_boards: 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 list_supported_boards? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_supported_boards? +

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

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

list_supported_boards 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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