websocket_osc_control · MCP2OSC MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What websocket_osc_control does on MCP2OSC

AI agents use websocket_osc_control to create or update resources in MCP2OSC — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your MCP2OSC environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why websocket_osc_control needs a policy

An AI agent can call websocket_osc_control faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in MCP2OSC by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

websocket_osc_control Rate-limited

websocket_osc_control 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": {
    "websocket_osc_control": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "websocket_osc_control_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about websocket_osc_control

What does the websocket_osc_control tool do? +

Real-time OSC parameter control via WebSocket. Enables live parameter streaming and real-time control. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP2OSC MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on websocket_osc_control? +

Register the MCP2OSC MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for websocket_osc_control: 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 MCP2OSC. Nothing to install.

What risk level is websocket_osc_control? +

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

Can I rate-limit websocket_osc_control? +

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

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

websocket_osc_control is provided by the MCP2OSC MCP server (yyf/mcp2osc). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.