insert_generator

Insert a generator at the playhead in the current timeline.

SERVERAos SOURCE@hybridlabor-api/aos

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What insert_generator does on Aos

AI agents use insert_generator 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 insert_generator is rated Medium

Creates a new generator element in the timeline; reversible but modifies project state.

From the tool's definition Insert a generator at the playhead in the current timeline

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

insert_generator Rate-limited

insert_generator 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": {
    "insert_generator": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "insert_generator_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 insert_generator call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about insert_generator

What does the insert_generator tool do? +

Insert a generator at the playhead in the current timeline. 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 insert_generator? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit insert_generator? +

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

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

insert_generator 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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