pix4d_open_project · PIX4Dmatic MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What pix4d_open_project does on PIX4Dmatic MCP

AI agents use pix4d_open_project to create or update resources in PIX4Dmatic MCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your PIX4Dmatic MCP environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why pix4d_open_project needs a policy

The action of opening a project file is reversible and does not permanently delete or destroy data (ruling out Destructive). It does not execute arbitrary code or shell commands (ruling out pure Execute classification).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Open an existing PIX4Dmatic project file' — this is a file operation that loads/opens a project, which modifies application state and potentially initiates processing workflows.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

pix4d_open_project Rate-limited

pix4d_open_project 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": {
    "pix4d_open_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pix4d_open_project_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches PIX4Dmatic MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about pix4d_open_project

What does the pix4d_open_project tool do? +

Open an existing PIX4Dmatic project file. It is categorised as a Write tool in the PIX4Dmatic MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on pix4d_open_project? +

Register the PIX4Dmatic MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pix4d_open_project: 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 PIX4Dmatic MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pix4d_open_project? +

pix4d_open_project is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit pix4d_open_project? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pix4d_open_project 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 pix4d_open_project completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pix4d_open_project. 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 pix4d_open_project? +

pix4d_open_project is provided by the PIX4Dmatic MCP server (jangjo123/pix4d-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.