set_color_map

Set a custom color transfer function for volume rendering.

SERVERCLIO Adios SOURCEpypi:clio-kit

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What set_color_map does on CLIO Adios

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

RISK

Why set_color_map is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies rendering configuration (a color transfer function) in a reversible manner. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or cause financial impact. The modification is confined to visualization parameters and can be easily undone by setting a different color map.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_color_map' and description 'Set a custom color transfer function for volume rendering' indicate modification of rendering parameters. The verb 'set' combined with 'custom' confirms this is a write operation that modifies visualization state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs set_color_map safely

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

set_color_map Rate-limited

set_color_map 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": {
    "set_color_map": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_color_map_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 CLIO Adios, apply this rule, and every set_color_map call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_color_map

What does the set_color_map tool do? +

Set a custom color transfer function for volume rendering. It is categorised as a Write tool in the CLIO Adios MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_color_map? +

Register the CLIO Adios MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_color_map: 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 CLIO Adios. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_color_map? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_color_map? +

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

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

set_color_map is provided by the CLIO Adios MCP server (pypi:clio-kit). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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