text_to_image_create · Meshy MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What text_to_image_create does on Meshy

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why text_to_image_create needs a policy

This tool creates a new image asset on the Meshy.ai platform. It is a generative write operation (produces new content) with no indication of irreversible deletion, code execution, or financial transactions. Severity is medium because misuse could generate unwanted content or consume API credits, but the blast radius is limited.

From the tool's definition 'Generate an image from text' — creates a new image resource from a text prompt

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

text_to_image_create Rate-limited

text_to_image_create 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": {
    "text_to_image_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "text_to_image_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about text_to_image_create

What does the text_to_image_create tool do? +

Generate an image from text (useful as input for image-to-3D). Models:. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Meshy MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on text_to_image_create? +

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

What risk level is text_to_image_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit text_to_image_create? +

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

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

text_to_image_create is provided by the Meshy MCP server (meshy-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.