pix4d_run_batch · PIX4Dmatic MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What pix4d_run_batch does on PIX4Dmatic MCP

AI agents invoke pix4d_run_batch to trigger actions in PIX4Dmatic MCP. 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why pix4d_run_batch needs a policy

This tool invokes batch automation in PIX4Dmatic, which processes geospatial/drone imagery data and produces outputs. A malicious or misconfigured batch file could trigger resource-intensive operations, corrupt project states, or generate incorrect outputs.

From the tool's definition Loads and runs a JSON batch file — this triggers automated processing workflows in PIX4Dmatic. Combined with the server's core capability to 'start processing,' this tool executes external batch operations whose effects depend on file contents and cannot be…

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Verdict

pix4d_run_batch Rate-limited

pix4d_run_batch 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": {
    "pix4d_run_batch": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pix4d_run_batch_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about pix4d_run_batch

What does the pix4d_run_batch tool do? +

Load and run a JSON batch file. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the PIX4Dmatic MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on pix4d_run_batch? +

Register the PIX4Dmatic MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pix4d_run_batch: 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_run_batch? +

pix4d_run_batch is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit pix4d_run_batch? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pix4d_run_batch 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_run_batch completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pix4d_run_batch. 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_run_batch? +

pix4d_run_batch 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.