stateset_install_component

Records installation of a component into a robot. Links component to robot serial for traceability.

SERVERStateset SOURCEstateset/stateset-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-install-component.md

WHAT IT DOES

What stateset_install_component does on Stateset

AI agents use stateset_install_component to create or update resources in Stateset, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Stateset environment.

RISK

Why stateset_install_component is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies records in a system by associating a component with a robot asset. It is reversible (the link could be updated or corrected) and has side effects limited to data modification without executing arbitrary code or permanently destroying data.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Records installation of a component into a robot' and 'Links component to robot serial for traceability.' The verb 'Records' indicates data creation/modification rather than retrieval or deletion.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs stateset_install_component safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Stateset, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For stateset_install_component, this is the rule to start with:

stateset_install_component Rate-limited

stateset_install_component 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": {
    "stateset_install_component": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "stateset_install_component_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Stateset, apply this rule, and every stateset_install_component call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about stateset_install_component

What does the stateset_install_component tool do? +

Records installation of a component into a robot. Links component to robot serial for traceability. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Stateset MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on stateset_install_component? +

Register the Stateset MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for stateset_install_component: 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 Stateset. Nothing to install.

What risk level is stateset_install_component? +

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

Can I rate-limit stateset_install_component? +

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

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

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

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