set_live_tracking · Tractive MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_live_tracking does on Tractive

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_live_tracking needs a policy

This tool modifies the state of the pet tracker (live tracking mode toggled on/off), which is a reversible write operation. It does not retrieve data (Read), execute arbitrary code (Execute), delete data (Destructive), or move money (Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_live_tracking' and description 'Turn live tracking mode on or off' indicate a state modification operation that changes device configuration settings.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

set_live_tracking Rate-limited

set_live_tracking 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_live_tracking": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_live_tracking_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 Tractive, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about set_live_tracking

What does the set_live_tracking tool do? +

Turn live tracking mode on or off. Live tracking gives more frequent GPS updates but uses more battery. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tractive 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_live_tracking? +

Register the Tractive MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_live_tracking: 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 Tractive. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_live_tracking? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_live_tracking? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_live_tracking 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_live_tracking completely? +

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

set_live_tracking is provided by the Tractive MCP server (rexchoppers/tractive-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.