ultimate_set_drive_mode

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why ultimate_set_drive_mode needs a policy

This tool modifies device configuration by changing the drive mode emulation type. While the change is reversible (you can set it back), it affects hardware behavior and could disrupt ongoing operations or cause compatibility issues with running programs.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ultimate_set_drive_mode' and description 'Set drive mode (1541, 1571, 1581)' indicate modification of device configuration state. The action changes hardware operating mode, which is reversible (can be set to a different mode).

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access ultimate_set_drive_mode gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control ultimate_set_drive_mode

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Commodore 64 Ultimate MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for ultimate_set_drive_mode:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "ultimate_set_drive_mode": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ultimate_set_drive_mode_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

ultimate_set_drive_mode stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about ultimate_set_drive_mode

What does the ultimate_set_drive_mode tool do? +

Set drive mode (1541, 1571, 1581). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Commodore 64 Ultimate MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on ultimate_set_drive_mode? +

Register the Commodore 64 Ultimate MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ultimate_set_drive_mode: 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 Commodore 64 Ultimate MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ultimate_set_drive_mode? +

ultimate_set_drive_mode is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit ultimate_set_drive_mode? +

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

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

ultimate_set_drive_mode is provided by the Commodore 64 Ultimate MCP Server MCP server (martijn-devrev/ultimate64mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Commodore 64 Ultimate MCP Server tool call.

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