update_tv_config · Smart Home Control MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_tv_config does on Smart Home Control MCP Server

AI agents use update_tv_config to create or update resources in Smart Home Control MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Smart Home Control MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_tv_config needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies configuration data (IP address and port settings) in a reversible manner. It does not delete data (ruling out Destructive), does not execute arbitrary commands or code (ruling out Execute), does not move money (ruling out Financial), and does not retrieve data without side effects (ruling out Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_tv_config' and description state it 'Update[s] the IP address and port for an existing TV device' — this modifies configuration data for a connected device.

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Verdict

update_tv_config Rate-limited

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

FAQ

Questions about update_tv_config

What does the update_tv_config tool do? +

Update the IP address and port for an existing TV device. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Smart Home Control 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 update_tv_config? +

Register the Smart Home Control MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_tv_config: 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 update_tv_config? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_tv_config? +

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

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

update_tv_config 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.