set_white_balance_auto · So Dsc MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_white_balance_auto does on So Dsc

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_white_balance_auto needs a policy

This tool modifies a camera setting (white balance mode) by changing it to automatic. It is a reversible configuration change with no destructive, financial, or code-execution implications. Blast radius is minimal — it only affects camera white balance behavior.

From the tool's definition Switch white balance to Auto WB

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Verdict

set_white_balance_auto Rate-limited

set_white_balance_auto 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": {
    "set_white_balance_auto": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_white_balance_auto_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 So Dsc, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about set_white_balance_auto

What does the set_white_balance_auto tool do? +

Switch white balance to Auto WB. It is categorised as a Write tool in the So Dsc MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_white_balance_auto? +

Register the So Dsc MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_white_balance_auto: 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 So Dsc. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_white_balance_auto? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_white_balance_auto? +

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

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

set_white_balance_auto is provided by the So Dsc MCP server (nananek/so-dsc). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.