create_capture_config · Logic Analyzer AI MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_capture_config does on Logic Analyzer AI MCP

AI agents use create_capture_config 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 create_capture_config needs a policy

The tool creates or modifies a capture configuration object, which is a reversible operation (configurations can be updated or recreated). While it affects the analyzer's state and behavior, it does not execute captures directly, delete data, or trigger financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_capture_config' indicates creation of a capture configuration. Server context shows this is a Logic Analyzer AI MCP that controls Saleae Logic analyzers and manages capture configurations.

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Verdict

create_capture_config Rate-limited

create_capture_config 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": {
    "create_capture_config": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_capture_config_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 Logic Analyzer AI MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_capture_config

What does the create_capture_config tool do? +

create_capture_config. 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 create_capture_config? +

Register the Logic Analyzer AI MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_capture_config: 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 create_capture_config? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_capture_config? +

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

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

create_capture_config 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.