clear_alarm

clear_alarm

Server Yamcs MCP Server paulmramirez/yamcs-mcp-server
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What clear_alarm does on Yamcs MCP Server

AI agents call clear_alarm to permanently remove resources in Yamcs MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why clear_alarm needs a policy

In mission control systems, 'clear_alarm' typically means dismissing or clearing an active alarm, which is generally irreversible (the alarm state is reset and the original alert is lost). Sibling tools like 'acknowledge_alarm' and 'describe_alarm' confirm this is an alarm management server. Clearing alarms in safety-critical systems carries high risk as it could mask real issues.

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Questions about clear_alarm

What does the clear_alarm tool do? +

clear_alarm. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Yamcs MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on clear_alarm? +

Register the Yamcs MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clear_alarm: 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 Yamcs MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is clear_alarm? +

clear_alarm is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit clear_alarm? +

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

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

clear_alarm is provided by the Yamcs MCP Server MCP server (paulmramirez/yamcs-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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