vicon_get_cameras

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Server Vicon DataStream MCP Server ros-claw/vicon-datastream-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What vicon_get_cameras does on Vicon DataStream MCP Server

AI agents call vicon_get_cameras to retrieve information from Vicon DataStream MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why vicon_get_cameras needs a policy

This tool retrieves information about available cameras in the Vicon motion capture system. It performs a data query operation without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only discover what cameras are available, which is non-sensitive system metadata in a motion capture context.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'vicon_get_cameras' and description indicating it retrieves/gets a list of cameras. The description translates to 'get camera list' in English, which is a query operation with no side effects.

Questions about vicon_get_cameras

What does the vicon_get_cameras tool do? +

获取相机列表. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Vicon DataStream MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on vicon_get_cameras? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit vicon_get_cameras? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vicon_get_cameras 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_get_cameras completely? +

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

vicon_get_cameras 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.

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