Set absolute volume level in dB. VOLUME GUIDANCE: dB scale is logarithmic - every 10dB increase doubles perceived loudness. Reference levels: -50 to -40dB (very quiet/background), -40 to -30dB (quiet conversation), -30 to -20dB (normal listening), -20 to -10dB (loud), -10 to 0dB (very loud), abov...
AI agents use setVolume to create or update resources in Lyngdorf MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Lyngdorf MCP Server environment.
This tool creates or modifies device state reversibly. While volume changes can be uncomfortable or potentially cause hearing damage at extreme levels, they are fully reversible by setting the volume to a different level. The tool does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or commit financial transactions.
From the tool's definition setVolume modifies the volume level of an audio device - it 'Set[s] absolute volume level in dB', which is a direct state modification of the device's audio output configuration.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Set absolute volume level in dB. VOLUME GUIDANCE: dB scale is logarithmic - every 10dB increase doubles perceived loudness. Reference levels: -50 to -40dB (very quiet/background), -40 to -30dB (quiet conversation), -30 to -20dB (normal listening), -20 to -10dB (loud), -10 to 0dB (very loud), above 0dB (extremely loud, risk of speaker/hearing damage). Most music listening happens between -35 and -20 dB. Always be conservative when increasing volume. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Lyngdorf MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Lyngdorf MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for setVolume: 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.
setVolume is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the setVolume 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for setVolume. 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.
setVolume 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.
Every MCP server has a record like this.
Type a name, get the same breakdown: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, capabilities, recommended policy.
Teams ship this data inside their own products. See what a licence covers →