// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

MATTER TOOLS

15 tools from the Matter MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 15 MATTER TOOLS

READ 9 tools

Read get_cluster_commands get_cluster_commands Read get_cluster_id_from_name Get the cluster Id from a cluster name Read get_cluster_name_from_id Get the cluster name from a cluster Id Read get_device_type_id_from_name Get the device type Id from a device name Read get_device_type_name_from_id Get the device type name from a device type Id Read get_node get_node Read get_nodes get_nodes Read read_attribute Read an attribute from a node. Read search_matter_docs Search Matter protocol documentation on mattercoder.com

WRITE 3 tools

Write set_thread_dataset Set Thread credentials for device commissioning. Write set_wifi_credentials Set WiFi credentials for device commissioning. Write write_attribute Write an attribute value to a node.

EXECUTE 3 tools

Execute start_listening Start listening for node events and changes. Execute commission_with_code Commission a new device using QR code or manual pairing code. Execute device_command Send a command to a device.

// FAQ

How many tools does the Matter MCP server have? +

The Matter MCP server exposes 15 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Matter tools? +

Route the Matter server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Matter tools fall into? +

Matter tools are categorised as Read (9), Write (3), Execute (3). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Matter tool call.

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