assign_to_color_group

Assign a timeline clip to a color group.

SERVERAos SOURCE@hybridlabor-api/aos

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What assign_to_color_group does on Aos

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

RISK

Why assign_to_color_group is rated Medium

Reversibly modifies clip metadata by assigning it to a color group without deleting or executing external operations.

From the tool's definition Assign a timeline clip to a color group.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs assign_to_color_group safely

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

assign_to_color_group Rate-limited

assign_to_color_group 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": {
    "assign_to_color_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "assign_to_color_group_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 Aos, apply this rule, and every assign_to_color_group call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about assign_to_color_group

What does the assign_to_color_group tool do? +

Assign a timeline clip to a color group. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Aos MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on assign_to_color_group? +

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

What risk level is assign_to_color_group? +

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

Can I rate-limit assign_to_color_group? +

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

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

assign_to_color_group is provided by the Aos MCP server (@hybridlabor-api/aos). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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