modificar_dispositivo · MCP Domotica Backend MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What modificar_dispositivo does on MCP Domotica Backend

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why modificar_dispositivo needs a policy

The name 'modificar_dispositivo' translates to 'modify device' in Spanish, indicating it likely creates or modifies device configuration data. Based on the sibling tools (which control lights, thermostats, fans, ovens), this tool likely modifies device properties or settings. Classified as Write since modifications to device configurations are typically reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'modificar_dispositivo' (Spanish for 'modify device') suggests a write/update operation on a smart home device.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

modificar_dispositivo Rate-limited

modificar_dispositivo 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": {
    "modificar_dispositivo": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "modificar_dispositivo_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 MCP Domotica Backend, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about modificar_dispositivo

What does the modificar_dispositivo tool do? +

modificar_dispositivo. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP Domotica Backend MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on modificar_dispositivo? +

Register the MCP Domotica Backend MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for modificar_dispositivo: 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 MCP Domotica Backend. Nothing to install.

What risk level is modificar_dispositivo? +

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

Can I rate-limit modificar_dispositivo? +

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

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

modificar_dispositivo is provided by the MCP Domotica Backend MCP server (mcp-domotica/mcp-domotica-backend). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.