set_material

A write tool on the Kiln MCP server.

SERVERKiln SOURCEcodeofaxel/Kiln

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What set_material does on Kiln

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

RISK

Why set_material is rated Medium

This tool modifies printer state by changing the active material for printing jobs. It is reversible (material can be changed again) and has side effects limited to future print jobs, making it a Write operation. Severity is medium because incorrect material selection could result in failed prints or wasted materials, but does not cause permanent damage.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_material' on a 3D printer control server (Kiln) in the context of spool management ('add_spool' is a sibling tool). The name indicates modification of printer material configuration.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs set_material safely

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

set_material Rate-limited

set_material 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_material": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_material_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 Kiln, apply this rule, and every set_material call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_material

What does the set_material tool do? +

set_material is a write tool on the Kiln MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Kiln 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_material? +

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

What risk level is set_material? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_material? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_material 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_material completely? +

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

set_material is provided by the Kiln MCP server (codeofaxel/Kiln). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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