push_to_device · Electra One MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What push_to_device does on Electra One

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why push_to_device needs a policy

The name 'push_to_device' strongly implies writing or uploading data to a connected hardware device. Given the server context (Electra One MIDI controller), this likely uploads presets or firmware. This is categorized as Write since uploading to a device is a reversible modification (you can push different content).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'push_to_device' with empty description; name suggests sending/uploading data to a hardware device (Electra One MK2/Mini)

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Verdict

push_to_device Rate-limited

push_to_device 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": {
    "push_to_device": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "push_to_device_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about push_to_device

What does the push_to_device tool do? +

push_to_device. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Electra One MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on push_to_device? +

Register the Electra One MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for push_to_device: 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 Electra One. Nothing to install.

What risk level is push_to_device? +

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

Can I rate-limit push_to_device? +

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

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

push_to_device is provided by the Electra One MCP server (roomi-fields/electra-one-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.