camera_set_active

Set the active camera by index.

SERVERMcp Anything SOURCEZaymadkid/mcp-anything

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/mcp-anything/camera-set-active.md

WHAT IT DOES

What camera_set_active does on Mcp Anything

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

RISK

Why camera_set_active is rated Medium

This tool modifies application state by changing which camera is currently active. It's a reversible configuration change (you can set a different camera active), making it a Write operation. The blast radius is low as it only affects which camera is active in what appears to be a 3D/animation application.

From the tool's definition Set the active camera by index

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs camera_set_active safely

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

camera_set_active Rate-limited

camera_set_active 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": {
    "camera_set_active": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "camera_set_active_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 Mcp Anything, apply this rule, and every camera_set_active call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about camera_set_active

What does the camera_set_active tool do? +

Set the active camera by index. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Anything MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on camera_set_active? +

Register the Mcp Anything MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for camera_set_active: 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 Mcp Anything. Nothing to install.

What risk level is camera_set_active? +

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

Can I rate-limit camera_set_active? +

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

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

camera_set_active is provided by the Mcp Anything MCP server (Zaymadkid/mcp-anything). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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