compare_visual

Coming soon — not yet implemented; the server returns a not-implemented notice (use the OverlayQA browser extension for visual comparison today). Will compare a live URL against a Figma frame and return visual differences and a match score.

Server OverlayQA MCP overlayqa/mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What compare_visual does on OverlayQA MCP

AI agents call compare_visual to retrieve information from OverlayQA MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why compare_visual needs a policy

This tool performs comparative analysis and returns data (visual differences and a match score) without modifying any data or triggering external operations. It is purely informational/analytical in nature. The fact that it is not yet implemented further reduces any risk. Classification as Read is appropriate.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it will "compare a live URL against a Figma frame and return visual differences and a match score" — a retrieval and analysis operation with no side effects. The tool is explicitly marked as "Coming soon — not yet implemented."

Questions about compare_visual

What does the compare_visual tool do? +

Coming soon — not yet implemented; the server returns a not-implemented notice (use the OverlayQA browser extension for visual comparison today). Will compare a live URL against a Figma frame and return visual differences and a match score. It is categorised as a Read tool in the OverlayQA MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on compare_visual? +

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

What risk level is compare_visual? +

compare_visual is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit compare_visual? +

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

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

compare_visual is provided by the OverlayQA MCP server (overlayqa/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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