tesla_software_updates · Mcp Teslamate Fleet MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What tesla_software_updates does on Mcp Teslamate Fleet

AI agents call tesla_software_updates to retrieve information from Mcp Teslamate Fleet without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why tesla_software_updates needs a policy

This tool retrieves historical records of software versions and their install dates. It is purely a read/query operation with no side effects, modifications, or destructive actions.

From the tool's definition Firmware version history — all recorded software versions and install dates.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about tesla_software_updates

What does the tesla_software_updates tool do? +

Firmware version history — all recorded software versions and install dates. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Teslamate Fleet MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on tesla_software_updates? +

Register the Mcp Teslamate Fleet MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tesla_software_updates: 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 Mcp Teslamate Fleet. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tesla_software_updates? +

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

Can I rate-limit tesla_software_updates? +

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

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

tesla_software_updates is provided by the Mcp Teslamate Fleet MCP server (lodordev/mcp-teslamate-fleet). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.