import_shadertoy

SERVERAos SOURCE@hybridlabor-api/aos

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What import_shadertoy does on Aos

AI agents invoke import_shadertoy to trigger actions in Aos. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why import_shadertoy is rated High

Tool fetches external content, executes network calls, and builds live GPU shader nodes.

From the tool's definition fetch from URL, trigger permission prompt, captures preview

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs import_shadertoy 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 import_shadertoy, this is the rule to start with:

import_shadertoy Rate-limited

import_shadertoy stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "import_shadertoy": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_shadertoy_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about import_shadertoy

What does the import_shadertoy tool do? +

Build a GLSL TOP from a Shadertoy URL, ID, or pasted source. Wires iChannels (defaulting to noise placeholders), exposes Speed (and optional Mouse) controls, and captures a preview. First fetch on macOS may trigger an outgoing-connection permission prompt. Set TDMCP_SHADERTOY_KEY for reliable fetches; paste into raw_source to stay offline. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Aos MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on import_shadertoy? +

Register the Aos MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for import_shadertoy: 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 import_shadertoy? +

import_shadertoy is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit import_shadertoy? +

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

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

import_shadertoy 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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