Critical Risk →

smart_stitch

Auto-detect and remove silence from video clips, then stitch them together.

Part of the NextCut server.

smart_stitch can permanently delete data in NextCut, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

SECURE NEXTCUT →

Free to start. No card required.

AI agents may call smart_stitch to permanently remove or destroy resources in NextCut. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call smart_stitch in a loop, permanently destroying resources in NextCut. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "smart_stitch"
  ]
}

See the full NextCut policy for all 15 tools.

Get this rule live on your own NextCut server in minutes. PolicyLayer enforces it on every call, before it runs.

ENFORCE ON MY NEXTCUT →

View all 15 tools →

These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access smart_stitch gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so smart_stitch only ever does what you allow.

SECURE NEXTCUT →

Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the smart_stitch tool do? +

Auto-detect and remove silence from video clips, then stitch them together.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the NextCut MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on smart_stitch? +

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

What risk level is smart_stitch? +

smart_stitch is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit smart_stitch? +

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

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

smart_stitch is provided by the NextCut MCP server (NextCut/nextcut). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every NextCut tool call.

Deterministic rules across all 15 NextCut tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.

Free to start. No card required.

4,600+ MCP servers and 31,000+ tools scanned and risk-classified.

// GET IN TOUCH

Have a question or want to learn more? Send us a message.

Message sent.

We'll get back to you soon.