send_control_command · AIRIOT MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What send_control_command does on AIRIOT MCP Server

AI agents invoke send_control_command to trigger actions in AIRIOT 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 send_control_command needs a policy

This tool sends control commands to IoT devices, which triggers real-world physical operations on hardware/equipment. The effects depend on the command arguments and can have significant real-world consequences (e.g., turning off machinery, changing setpoints, opening/closing valves).

From the tool's definition 向设备发送控制命令 (Send control commands to devices)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

send_control_command Rate-limited

send_control_command 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": {
    "send_control_command": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "send_control_command_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 AIRIOT MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about send_control_command

What does the send_control_command tool do? +

向设备发送控制命令. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the AIRIOT 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 send_control_command? +

Register the AIRIOT MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for send_control_command: 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 AIRIOT MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is send_control_command? +

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

Can I rate-limit send_control_command? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the send_control_command 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 send_control_command completely? +

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

send_control_command is provided by the AIRIOT MCP Server MCP server (sshwsfc/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.