add_protocol_analyzer · Logic Analyzer AI MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_protocol_analyzer does on Logic Analyzer AI MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_protocol_analyzer needs a policy

Based on the tool name, 'add_protocol_analyzer' likely creates or configures a new protocol analyzer within a capture session, which is a reversible Write operation. The sibling tools context (Logic analyzer control, capture and analysis) supports this interpretation. However, the empty description significantly lowers confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_protocol_analyzer' — description is empty and uninformative.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_protocol_analyzer Rate-limited

add_protocol_analyzer 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": {
    "add_protocol_analyzer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_protocol_analyzer_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_protocol_analyzer

What does the add_protocol_analyzer tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on add_protocol_analyzer? +

Register the Logic Analyzer AI MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_protocol_analyzer: 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 Logic Analyzer AI MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_protocol_analyzer? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_protocol_analyzer? +

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

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

add_protocol_analyzer is provided by the Logic Analyzer AI MCP server (michelebergo/logic-analyzer-ai-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.