drive_set_mode | PolicyLayer

WHAT IT DOES

What drive_set_mode does on Commodore 64 Ultimate Computer MCP Server

AI agents use drive_set_mode to create or update resources in Commodore 64 Ultimate Computer MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Commodore 64 Ultimate Computer MCP Server environment.

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why drive_set_mode needs a policy

This tool changes device configuration (drive type), which constitutes a reversible modification rather than a read-only retrieval or destructive deletion. Changing drive modes could affect how disk images are interpreted or accessed, but the change can be reversed by setting a different mode.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Change drive type' which modifies the configuration of the Commodore 64 device's drive mode setting.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access drive_set_mode gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control drive_set_mode

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Commodore 64 Ultimate Computer MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for drive_set_mode:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "drive_set_mode": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "drive_set_mode_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

drive_set_mode 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.

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FAQ

Questions about drive_set_mode

What does the drive_set_mode tool do? +

Change drive type (1541/1571/1581). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Commodore 64 Ultimate Computer MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on drive_set_mode? +

Register the Commodore 64 Ultimate Computer MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for drive_set_mode: 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 Commodore 64 Ultimate Computer MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is drive_set_mode? +

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

Can I rate-limit drive_set_mode? +

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

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

drive_set_mode is provided by the Commodore 64 Ultimate Computer MCP Server MCP server (xphileby/c64u-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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