getVolume

Get current music/audio volume level

Server Lyngdorf MCP Server thejens/lyngdorf-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What getVolume does on Lyngdorf MCP Server

AI agents call getVolume to retrieve information from Lyngdorf MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why getVolume needs a policy

This tool retrieves audio device state (volume level) with no capability to modify settings, execute commands, or produce side effects. It is a straightforward read operation consistent with other status-querying tools on the server (getAudioStatus, getMuteStatus, getSource, etc.). Even if misused by an agent, it poses no risk—only information is returned.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'getVolume' and description 'Get current music/audio volume level' indicate a query operation that retrieves the current state without modification or side effects.

Questions about getVolume

What does the getVolume tool do? +

Get current music/audio volume level. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Lyngdorf MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on getVolume? +

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

What risk level is getVolume? +

getVolume is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit getVolume? +

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

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

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

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