color_splash

A write tool on the Revit MCP server.

SERVERRevit MCP Server SOURCEdemolinator/revit-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/demolinator-revit-mcp-server/color-splash.md

WHAT IT DOES

What color_splash does on Revit MCP Server

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

RISK

Why color_splash is rated Medium

The name 'color_splash' implies applying color to Revit elements, which modifies model state. This is a Write operation (reversible modification) rather than Read (no changes) or Destructive (permanent deletion). Confidence is moderate due to missing description; if this tool modified geometry irreversibly or deleted elements, it would be Destructive instead.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'color_splash' suggests modifying visual properties (colors) of Revit model elements. Empty description limits certainty. Sibling tools like 'clear_colors' and 'create_*' indicate this server handles model modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs color_splash safely

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

color_splash Rate-limited

color_splash 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": {
    "color_splash": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "color_splash_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 Revit MCP Server, apply this rule, and every color_splash call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about color_splash

What does the color_splash tool do? +

color_splash is a write tool on the Revit MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Revit 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 color_splash? +

Register the Revit MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for color_splash: 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 Revit MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is color_splash? +

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

Can I rate-limit color_splash? +

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

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

color_splash is provided by the Revit MCP Server MCP server (demolinator/revit-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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