recording_set_output

A write tool on the Mcp Anything MCP server.

SERVERMcp Anything SOURCEZaymadkid/mcp-anything

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/mcp-anything/recording-set-output.md

WHAT IT DOES

What recording_set_output does on Mcp Anything

AI agents use recording_set_output 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 recording_set_output is rated Medium

The 'set_*' naming convention across sibling tools suggests reversible configuration changes (Write category). Without description details, confidence is moderate. If this sets recording output path or format, it modifies system state but remains reversible by re-running with different parameters.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'recording_set_output' suggests configuring or modifying recording destination/parameters. Sibling tools like 'animation_set_fps', 'animation_set_frame_range', 'camera_set_active' follow a pattern of state-modification operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs recording_set_output 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 recording_set_output, this is the rule to start with:

recording_set_output Rate-limited

recording_set_output 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": {
    "recording_set_output": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "recording_set_output_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 recording_set_output call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about recording_set_output

What does the recording_set_output tool do? +

recording_set_output is a write tool on the Mcp Anything MCP server. 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 recording_set_output? +

Register the Mcp Anything MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for recording_set_output: 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 recording_set_output? +

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

Can I rate-limit recording_set_output? +

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

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

recording_set_output 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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