set_video_property

A write tool on the Video Still Capture MCP server.

SERVERVideo Still Capture MCP SOURCE13rac1/videocapture-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/13rac1-videocapture-mcp/set-video-property.md

WHAT IT DOES

What set_video_property does on Video Still Capture MCP

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

RISK

Why set_video_property is rated Medium

Based on the tool name 'set_video_property', it likely modifies camera settings (e.g., brightness, contrast, resolution) via OpenCV's VideoCapture property setters. This is a reversible Write operation — camera settings can be changed back. The empty description lowers confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_video_property' on a server that deals with webcam/camera control via OpenCV. Description is empty and uninformative.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs set_video_property safely

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

set_video_property Rate-limited

set_video_property 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": {
    "set_video_property": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_video_property_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 Video Still Capture MCP, apply this rule, and every set_video_property call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_video_property

What does the set_video_property tool do? +

set_video_property is a write tool on the Video Still Capture MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Video Still Capture MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_video_property? +

Register the Video Still Capture MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_video_property: 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 Video Still Capture MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_video_property? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_video_property? +

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

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

set_video_property is provided by the Video Still Capture MCP server (13rac1/videocapture-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

KEEP EXPLORING

What set_video_property does on Video Still Capture MCP

Why set_video_property is rated Medium

The rule that runs set_video_property safely

Questions about set_video_property

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