broadcast_off · It2 MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What broadcast_off does on It2mcp

AI agents use broadcast_off to create or update resources in It2mcp — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your It2mcp environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why broadcast_off needs a policy

This tool modifies the state of input broadcasting by turning it off. It's a reversible configuration change (broadcasting can be re-enabled), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. The blast radius is low since disabling broadcasting stops simultaneous input to multiple terminals but doesn't delete data or execute commands.

From the tool's definition Disable input broadcasting

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

broadcast_off Rate-limited

broadcast_off 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": {
    "broadcast_off": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "broadcast_off_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches It2mcp, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about broadcast_off

What does the broadcast_off tool do? +

Disable input broadcasting. It is categorised as a Write tool in the It2mcp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on broadcast_off? +

Register the It2 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for broadcast_off: 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 It2mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is broadcast_off? +

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

Can I rate-limit broadcast_off? +

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

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

broadcast_off is provided by the It2 MCP server (urjitbhatia/it2mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.