tweak_and_compile_scad · Kiln MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What tweak_and_compile_scad does on Kiln

AI agents invoke tweak_and_compile_scad to trigger actions in Kiln. 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 tweak_and_compile_scad needs a policy

The tool's name explicitly references compiling SCAD (OpenSCAD), which is code execution. Although the description is empty, the name and the server's 3D printer control context make it clear this tool runs code generation/compilation logic.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'tweak_and_compile_scad' indicates compilation of OpenSCAD code (a parametric 3D design language). In the context of a 3D printer control server, this tool compiles user-supplied or agent-modified code into 3D models for printing.

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Verdict

tweak_and_compile_scad Rate-limited

tweak_and_compile_scad 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": {
    "tweak_and_compile_scad": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tweak_and_compile_scad_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about tweak_and_compile_scad

What does the tweak_and_compile_scad tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on tweak_and_compile_scad? +

Register the Kiln MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tweak_and_compile_scad: 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 tweak_and_compile_scad? +

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

Can I rate-limit tweak_and_compile_scad? +

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

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

tweak_and_compile_scad 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.