vicon_set_timing_log · Vicon DataStream MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What vicon_set_timing_log does on Vicon DataStream MCP Server

AI agents use vicon_set_timing_log 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_set_timing_log needs a policy

This tool performs a write operation by creating or modifying a timing log file for diagnostic purposes. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, move money, or retrieve sensitive information. The blast radius is low since log file configuration is a routine diagnostic operation with minimal side effects on the motion capture system's core functionality.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'vicon_set_timing_log' and description indicate it sets/configures a timing log file for debugging latency issues. This is a configuration write operation that creates or modifies a log file.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

vicon_set_timing_log Rate-limited

vicon_set_timing_log 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_set_timing_log": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vicon_set_timing_log_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_set_timing_log

What does the vicon_set_timing_log tool do? +

设置时序日志文件（用于调试延迟问题）. 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_set_timing_log? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit vicon_set_timing_log? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vicon_set_timing_log 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_set_timing_log completely? +

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

vicon_set_timing_log 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.