set_clip_lut · Media-Editor- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_clip_lut does on Media-Editor-MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_clip_lut needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies video clip properties (LUT/color grading) reversibly—a classic Write operation. It is not Destructive (changes are reversible), not Execute (no arbitrary code/shell execution), not Financial, and not a simple Read. While the description is vague ('DISCOVERY: attempt to set'), the name and server context clearly indicate Write.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_clip_lut' suggests modifying a clip's look-up table (LUT), a color grading parameter. The description states 'attempt to set a clip,' confirming a modification operation.

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Verdict

set_clip_lut Rate-limited

set_clip_lut 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": {
    "set_clip_lut": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_clip_lut_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 Media-Editor-MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about set_clip_lut

What does the set_clip_lut tool do? +

DISCOVERY: attempt to set a clip. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Media-Editor-MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_clip_lut? +

Register the Media-Editor- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_clip_lut: 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 Media-Editor-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_clip_lut? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_clip_lut? +

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

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

set_clip_lut is provided by the Media-Editor- MCP server (nguyenph88/media-editor-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.