warp_by_vector

Apply a 'Warp By Vector' filter to the active source.

SERVERCLIO Adios SOURCEpypi:clio-kit

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-iowarp-adios-mcp/warp-by-vector.md

WHAT IT DOES

What warp_by_vector does on CLIO Adios

AI agents invoke warp_by_vector to trigger actions in CLIO Adios. 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 warp_by_vector is rated High

This tool applies a computational filter/transformation to scientific data (the active source), triggering an external operation that modifies the visualization pipeline state. It doesn't simply read data, nor does it permanently delete or write new data to disk — it executes a processing operation on the active dataset in the visualization context.

From the tool's definition Apply a 'Warp By Vector' filter to the active source

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

warp_by_vector Rate-limited

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

FAQ

Questions about warp_by_vector

What does the warp_by_vector tool do? +

Apply a 'Warp By Vector' filter to the active source. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the CLIO Adios MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on warp_by_vector? +

Register the CLIO Adios MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for warp_by_vector: 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 warp_by_vector? +

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

Can I rate-limit warp_by_vector? +

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

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

warp_by_vector 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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