start_capture_with_trigger · Logic Analyzer AI MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What start_capture_with_trigger does on Logic Analyzer AI MCP

AI agents invoke start_capture_with_trigger to trigger actions in Logic Analyzer AI MCP. 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 start_capture_with_trigger needs a policy

This tool triggers external hardware operations (signal capture) whose effects depend on configuration arguments and hardware state. While non-destructive, it executes commands that alter hardware behavior and initiate data acquisition. It does not permanently delete data (Destructive), move money (Financial), or merely read existing state (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'start_capture_with_trigger' indicates initiation of hardware capture operations with conditional trigger logic.

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Verdict

start_capture_with_trigger Rate-limited

start_capture_with_trigger 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": {
    "start_capture_with_trigger": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "start_capture_with_trigger_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about start_capture_with_trigger

What does the start_capture_with_trigger tool do? +

start_capture_with_trigger. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Logic Analyzer AI MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on start_capture_with_trigger? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit start_capture_with_trigger? +

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

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

start_capture_with_trigger 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.