vna_get_marker

Get marker value (frequency, magnitude, phase)

Server Copper Mountain Vna rfingadam/copper-mountain-vna-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What vna_get_marker does on Copper Mountain Vna

AI agents call vna_get_marker to retrieve information from Copper Mountain Vna without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why vna_get_marker needs a policy

This tool retrieves measurement data (marker readings) from a Vector Network Analyzer without modifying configuration, calibration, or stored data. It is a pure read operation with no side effects, minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent, and poses no security risk beyond potential information disclosure of already-measured RF parameters.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'vna_get_marker' and description 'Get marker value (frequency, magnitude, phase)' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification of device state or data.

Questions about vna_get_marker

What does the vna_get_marker tool do? +

Get marker value (frequency, magnitude, phase). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Copper Mountain Vna MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on vna_get_marker? +

Register the Copper Mountain Vna MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for vna_get_marker: 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 Copper Mountain Vna. Nothing to install.

What risk level is vna_get_marker? +

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

Can I rate-limit vna_get_marker? +

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

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

vna_get_marker is provided by the Copper Mountain Vna MCP server (rfingadam/copper-mountain-vna-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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