read_asset_proxy

Read one video asset

SERVERCutpilot SOURCEHellotravisss/cutpilot

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/cutpilot/read-asset-proxy.md

WHAT IT DOES

What read_asset_proxy does on Cutpilot

AI agents call read_asset_proxy to retrieve information from Cutpilot without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why read_asset_proxy is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries video asset data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It is a straightforward read operation on local video assets within the editing engine, presenting minimal security risk even if invoked by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'read' and description states 'Read one video asset' — a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs read_asset_proxy safely

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

read_asset_proxy Allowed

read_asset_proxy is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "read_asset_proxy": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Cutpilot, apply this rule, and every read_asset_proxy call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about read_asset_proxy

What does the read_asset_proxy tool do? +

Read one video asset. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cutpilot MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on read_asset_proxy? +

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

What risk level is read_asset_proxy? +

read_asset_proxy is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit read_asset_proxy? +

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

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

read_asset_proxy is provided by the Cutpilot MCP server (Hellotravisss/cutpilot). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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