quantum_gate_sequence · PsiAnimator- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What quantum_gate_sequence does on PsiAnimator-MCP

AI agents invoke quantum_gate_sequence to trigger actions in PsiAnimator-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 quantum_gate_sequence needs a policy

This tool executes a sequence of computational operations (quantum gate applications) and triggers an external rendering/visualization process. It modifies intermediate quantum state data and produces output artifacts (animations/visualizations), making Execute the most appropriate category.

From the tool's definition 'Apply sequence of quantum gates with visualization' — actively applies/executes gate operations on quantum states and triggers visualization generation

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Verdict

quantum_gate_sequence Rate-limited

quantum_gate_sequence 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": {
    "quantum_gate_sequence": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "quantum_gate_sequence_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 PsiAnimator-MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about quantum_gate_sequence

What does the quantum_gate_sequence tool do? +

Apply sequence of quantum gates with visualization. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the PsiAnimator-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 quantum_gate_sequence? +

Register the PsiAnimator- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for quantum_gate_sequence: 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 PsiAnimator-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is quantum_gate_sequence? +

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

Can I rate-limit quantum_gate_sequence? +

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

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

quantum_gate_sequence is provided by the PsiAnimator- MCP server (manasp21/psianimator-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.