Get current state of a Bond device.
AI agents call get_device_state to retrieve information from Bond MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves the current state of a smart home device (ceiling fans, lights, shades, etc.) without altering device state, executing commands, or affecting physical hardware. It is purely informational and non-destructive, fitting the 'Read' category for data retrieval operations.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_device_state' and description 'Get current state of a Bond device' indicate a query operation that retrieves device information without modification or side effects.
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Get current state of a Bond device. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Bond MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Bond MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_device_state: 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 Bond MCP Server. Nothing to install.
get_device_state is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_device_state 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_device_state. 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.
get_device_state is provided by the Bond MCP Server MCP server (madorn/bond-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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