wavexis_emulate_device

Emulate a specific device (iphone-15, pixel-8, etc.).

SERVERWavexis SOURCEMathiasPaulenko/wavexis-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/wavexis-mcp/wavexis-emulate-device.md

WHAT IT DOES

What wavexis_emulate_device does on Wavexis

AI agents invoke wavexis_emulate_device to trigger actions in Wavexis. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why wavexis_emulate_device is rated High

This tool executes a browser automation command that changes the browser's emulation state. While not inherently destructive or financial, it performs an external operation (device emulation) whose side effects depend on the argument provided.

From the tool's definition 'Emulate a specific device' — this triggers browser automation engine state changes (device emulation mode, user agent, viewport, touch simulation) whose effects depend on which device string is passed.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs wavexis_emulate_device safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Wavexis, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For wavexis_emulate_device, this is the rule to start with:

wavexis_emulate_device Rate-limited

wavexis_emulate_device stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "wavexis_emulate_device": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wavexis_emulate_device_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Wavexis, apply this rule, and every wavexis_emulate_device call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wavexis_emulate_device

What does the wavexis_emulate_device tool do? +

Emulate a specific device (iphone-15, pixel-8, etc.). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Wavexis MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on wavexis_emulate_device? +

Register the Wavexis MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wavexis_emulate_device: 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 Wavexis. Nothing to install.

What risk level is wavexis_emulate_device? +

wavexis_emulate_device is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit wavexis_emulate_device? +

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

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

wavexis_emulate_device is provided by the Wavexis MCP server (MathiasPaulenko/wavexis-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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