propose_change_throttle

Prepare a paced-network comparison for your test device. Inspect the proposed preset before applying it.

tool · Connected client

Before you start

Choose the preset you want to compare and run the app action once to get an unpaced measurement. Preparing the preset leaves the current connection alone.

Access: Your MCP client needs the changeThrottle capability for this tool.

Request

{
  "name": "propose_change_throttle",
  "arguments": {
    "isEnabled": true,
    "selectedPresetID": "mobile-3g"
  }
}
isEnabled
Whether the proposed condition should be enabled.
selectedPresetID
The network condition to propose.

Illustrative tools/call parameters. Inspect the tool’s inputSchema in tools/list before sending them.

What to look for

Prepare a paced-network comparison for your test device. Inspect the proposed preset before applying it.

If the result is unexpected

If timings vary, confirm the app made a fresh request each time. A local cache hit is not a throttled transfer.

What to check if access is denied

Effects and cleanup

Proposal only. Keep the unmodified baseline before applying.

Same underlying tool: joesproxyctl throttle prepare.

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