approve_image · OpenSCAD MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What approve_image does on OpenSCAD MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why approve_image needs a policy

This tool creates or updates metadata (approval status) for images in the workflow. While it affects downstream processing, the action is reversible—approvals can typically be withdrawn or reconsidered. It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, move money, or trigger irreversible operations.

From the tool's definition The tool 'approve_image' modifies state by marking an image as approved for 3D model generation, which is a reversible change to metadata or workflow state.

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Verdict

approve_image Rate-limited

approve_image 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": {
    "approve_image": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "approve_image_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 OpenSCAD MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about approve_image

What does the approve_image tool do? +

Approve an image for 3D model generation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the OpenSCAD MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on approve_image? +

Register the OpenSCAD MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for approve_image: 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 OpenSCAD MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is approve_image? +

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

Can I rate-limit approve_image? +

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

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

approve_image is provided by the OpenSCAD MCP Server MCP server (jhacksman/openscad-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.