wavexis_webauthn_add_credential

Add a credential to a virtual authenticator.

SERVERWavexis SOURCEMathiasPaulenko/wavexis-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/wavexis-mcp/wavexis-webauthn-add-credential.md

WHAT IT DOES

What wavexis_webauthn_add_credential does on Wavexis

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

RISK

Why wavexis_webauthn_add_credential is rated Medium

This tool creates or registers new credentials in a virtual authenticator, which is a reversible state modification (credentials can theoretically be removed). It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'add' and description states 'Add a credential to a virtual authenticator' — creates new authentication material that modifies the state of a virtual authenticator.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs wavexis_webauthn_add_credential 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_webauthn_add_credential, this is the rule to start with:

wavexis_webauthn_add_credential Rate-limited

wavexis_webauthn_add_credential 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": {
    "wavexis_webauthn_add_credential": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wavexis_webauthn_add_credential_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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_webauthn_add_credential call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wavexis_webauthn_add_credential

What does the wavexis_webauthn_add_credential tool do? +

Add a credential to a virtual authenticator. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Wavexis MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on wavexis_webauthn_add_credential? +

Register the Wavexis MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wavexis_webauthn_add_credential: 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_webauthn_add_credential? +

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

Can I rate-limit wavexis_webauthn_add_credential? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wavexis_webauthn_add_credential 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_webauthn_add_credential completely? +

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

wavexis_webauthn_add_credential 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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