vicon_connect · Vicon DataStream MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What vicon_connect does on Vicon DataStream MCP Server

AI agents invoke vicon_connect to trigger actions in Vicon DataStream MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why vicon_connect needs a policy

This tool initiates a TCP connection to a Vicon DataStream Server, which is an external operation that triggers a network connection and session establishment. It is not merely reading data, but actively initiating a connection to an external service.

From the tool's definition 连接到 Vicon DataStream Server (TCP) — establishes a TCP connection to an external system

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Verdict

vicon_connect Rate-limited

vicon_connect stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_connect": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vicon_connect_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "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_connect

What does the vicon_connect tool do? +

连接到 Vicon DataStream Server (TCP). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Vicon DataStream MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on vicon_connect? +

Register the Vicon DataStream MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for vicon_connect: 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_connect? +

vicon_connect is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit vicon_connect? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vicon_connect 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_connect completely? +

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

vicon_connect 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.