AI agents call get_selected_area_size to retrieve information from mcpXL30 without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves the size of a selected area on the microscope, a read-only operation that queries state without modifying any parameters or performing irreversible actions. It fits the 'Read' category as a non-destructive data retrieval operation.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_selected_area_size' indicates a getter/retrieval operation with no side effects. The 'get_' prefix and pattern of sibling tools (get_area_dot_shift, get_beam_shift, get_brightness, get_contrast, get_databar_text) all follow a read-only query…
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get_selected_area_size. It is categorised as a Read tool in the mcpXL30 MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the mcpXL30 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_selected_area_size: 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 mcpXL30. Nothing to install.
get_selected_area_size is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_selected_area_size 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 get_selected_area_size. 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.
get_selected_area_size is provided by the mcpXL30 MCP server (tspspi/mcpxl30). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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