vicon_stop_multicast_transmit

WHAT IT DOES

What vicon_stop_multicast_transmit does on Vicon DataStream MCP Server

AI agents invoke vicon_stop_multicast_transmit 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_stop_multicast_transmit needs a policy

Stopping multicast transmission is an Execute action because it triggers a control operation that halts real-time data streaming from motion capture systems. While not destructive (transmission can be restarted) and not creating/modifying persistent data, it actively changes the state of system operations and could disrupt active mocap workflows.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'vicon_stop_multicast_transmit' and description translates to 'Stop Multicast transmission'. This performs an active control operation on network streaming infrastructure (stopping multicast data transmission).

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Verdict

vicon_stop_multicast_transmit Rate-limited

vicon_stop_multicast_transmit 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_stop_multicast_transmit": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vicon_stop_multicast_transmit_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_stop_multicast_transmit

What does the vicon_stop_multicast_transmit tool do? +

停止 Multicast 转发. 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_stop_multicast_transmit? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit vicon_stop_multicast_transmit? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vicon_stop_multicast_transmit 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_stop_multicast_transmit completely? +

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

vicon_stop_multicast_transmit 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.