diagnose_tv_connection · Smart Home Control MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What diagnose_tv_connection does on Smart Home Control MCP Server

AI agents invoke diagnose_tv_connection to trigger actions in Smart Home Control 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 diagnose_tv_connection needs a policy

This tool executes diagnostic commands/operations on an Android TV device to troubleshoot connection issues. While not destructive or financial in nature, it goes beyond simple data retrieval—it actively runs diagnostic procedures that trigger external operations on the TV device. This fits the Execute category (triggers external operations whose effects depend on arguments).

From the tool's definition Tool description states it will 'Run diagnostics on TV connection' which involves executing diagnostic operations on a connected device.

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Verdict

diagnose_tv_connection Rate-limited

diagnose_tv_connection 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": {
    "diagnose_tv_connection": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "diagnose_tv_connection_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 Smart Home Control MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about diagnose_tv_connection

What does the diagnose_tv_connection tool do? +

Run diagnostics on TV connection to help troubleshoot issues. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Smart Home Control 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 diagnose_tv_connection? +

Register the Smart Home Control MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for diagnose_tv_connection: 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 Smart Home Control MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is diagnose_tv_connection? +

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

Can I rate-limit diagnose_tv_connection? +

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

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

diagnose_tv_connection is provided by the Smart Home Control MCP Server MCP server (surya443/smart-home-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.