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get_devices_capabilities

List all possible device capabilities, usefull for getting know what to look for.

How to control get_devices_capabilities ↓

What get_devices_capabilities does on HomeyPro MCP Server

AI agents call get_devices_capabilities to retrieve information from HomeyPro MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

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Why get_devices_capabilities needs a policy

This tool queries and returns static reference data about device capabilities available in the HomeyPro system. It performs no modifications, deletions, or external operations—only retrieves informational metadata. The blast radius of misuse is minimal since it cannot alter system state or trigger device actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_devices_capabilities' with description 'List all possible device capabilities' indicates a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_devices_capabilities gives an agent:

How to control get_devices_capabilities

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and HomeyPro MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_devices_capabilities:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_devices_capabilities": {}
  }
}

get_devices_capabilities is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register HomeyPro MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about get_devices_capabilities

What does the get_devices_capabilities tool do? +

List all possible device capabilities, usefull for getting know what to look for. It is categorised as a Read tool in the HomeyPro MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_devices_capabilities? +

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

What risk level is get_devices_capabilities? +

get_devices_capabilities is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_devices_capabilities? +

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

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

get_devices_capabilities is provided by the HomeyPro MCP Server MCP server (pigmej/python-homey-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every HomeyPro MCP Server tool call.

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