send_to_device · Lyceum MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What send_to_device does on Lyceum

AI agents invoke send_to_device to trigger actions in Lyceum. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why send_to_device needs a policy

This tool performs an external operation by downloading content and transmitting it to an external device. It is not a simple read (it has side effects on the device), not purely destructive, and not financial. 'Execute' best captures the triggered external operation of sending data to a device.

From the tool's definition Downloads the book from the library and sends it to the specified device

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

send_to_device Rate-limited

send_to_device stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "send_to_device": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "send_to_device_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about send_to_device

What does the send_to_device tool do? +

Send a book to an e-reader device. Downloads the book from the library and sends it to the specified device. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Lyceum MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on send_to_device? +

Register the Lyceum MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for send_to_device: 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 Lyceum. Nothing to install.

What risk level is send_to_device? +

send_to_device is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit send_to_device? +

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

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

send_to_device is provided by the Lyceum MCP server (matthewp/lyceum). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.