vicon_enable_data · Vicon DataStream MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What vicon_enable_data does on Vicon DataStream MCP Server

AI agents use vicon_enable_data 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_enable_data needs a policy

Based on naming conventions and the sibling tool 'vicon_disable_data', this tool likely enables a data stream or data type in the Vicon system — a reversible configuration change (Write). The empty description lowers confidence significantly. It is not Destructive since enabling data is reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'vicon_enable_data' paired with sibling tool 'vicon_disable_data' suggests toggling data streaming state; description is empty.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

vicon_enable_data Rate-limited

vicon_enable_data 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_enable_data": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vicon_enable_data_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_enable_data

What does the vicon_enable_data tool do? +

vicon_enable_data. 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_enable_data? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit vicon_enable_data? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vicon_enable_data 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_enable_data completely? +

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

vicon_enable_data 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.