victron_dcgenset_status

Get DC generator data (Fischer Panda, Hatz fiPMG): DC voltage/current, engine load/speed/RPM, coolant/winding/exhaust temperature, oil pressure, starter battery voltage, status, error codes, and start command. Use victron_discover to find the unit ID.

Server Victron Tcp lubosstrejcek/victron-tcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What victron_dcgenset_status does on Victron Tcp

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

Why victron_dcgenset_status needs a policy

This tool primarily performs read-only operations on generator status and monitoring parameters. While it mentions a 'start command', the bulk of functionality is retrieving telemetry data with no side effects. The start command alone does not elevate this to Execute category given the context of monitoring-oriented tool design.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves real-time monitoring data: 'DC voltage/current, engine load/speed/RPM, coolant/winding/exhaust temperature, oil pressure, starter battery voltage, status, error codes'.

Questions about victron_dcgenset_status

What does the victron_dcgenset_status tool do? +

Get DC generator data (Fischer Panda, Hatz fiPMG): DC voltage/current, engine load/speed/RPM, coolant/winding/exhaust temperature, oil pressure, starter battery voltage, status, error codes, and start command. Use victron_discover to find the unit ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Victron Tcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on victron_dcgenset_status? +

Register the Victron Tcp MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for victron_dcgenset_status: 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 Victron Tcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is victron_dcgenset_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit victron_dcgenset_status? +

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

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

victron_dcgenset_status is provided by the Victron Tcp MCP server (lubosstrejcek/victron-tcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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