turn_on_off · Govee MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What turn_on_off does on Govee MCP Server

AI agents use turn_on_off to create or update resources in Govee MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Govee MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why turn_on_off needs a policy

The tool toggles physical LED devices on or off. This is a reversible state change (Write), as devices can be turned back on or off. It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or involve financial transactions. Misuse could cause disruption (e.g., turning off lights unexpectedly), warranting medium severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'turn_on_off' on a server described as enabling control of Govee LED devices with features for 'turning devices on/off'. Description is empty, classification based on name and server context.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

turn_on_off Rate-limited

turn_on_off 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Govee MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about turn_on_off

What does the turn_on_off tool do? +

turn_on_off. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Govee 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 turn_on_off? +

Register the Govee MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for turn_on_off: 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 Govee MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is turn_on_off? +

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

Can I rate-limit turn_on_off? +

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

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

turn_on_off is provided by the Govee MCP Server MCP server (mathd/govee_mcp_server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.