vicon_configure_wireless · Vicon DataStream MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What vicon_configure_wireless does on Vicon DataStream MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why vicon_configure_wireless needs a policy

This tool modifies wireless network adapter settings to optimize data streaming from the Vicon motion capture system. While the changes are theoretically reversible (adapters can be reconfigured), misconfiguration could disrupt data collection, affect network connectivity, or impact other systems sharing the wireless infrastructure.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'vicon_configure_wireless' and description 'configure wireless network adapter to optimize data stream' indicate modification of network adapter settings.

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Verdict

vicon_configure_wireless Rate-limited

vicon_configure_wireless 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": {
    "vicon_configure_wireless": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vicon_configure_wireless_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 Vicon DataStream MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about vicon_configure_wireless

What does the vicon_configure_wireless tool do? +

配置无线网络适配器以优化数据流. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Vicon DataStream MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on vicon_configure_wireless? +

Register the Vicon DataStream MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for vicon_configure_wireless: 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 Vicon DataStream MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is vicon_configure_wireless? +

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

Can I rate-limit vicon_configure_wireless? +

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

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

vicon_configure_wireless is provided by the Vicon DataStream MCP Server MCP server (ros-claw/vicon-datastream-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.