retarget_animation · Tripo AI MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What retarget_animation does on Tripo AI MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why retarget_animation needs a policy

This tool creates/applies new animation data to an existing 3D model. It modifies the model by adding animation, which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Apply a preset animation to a rigged 3D model

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

retarget_animation Rate-limited

retarget_animation 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": {
    "retarget_animation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "retarget_animation_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 Tripo AI MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about retarget_animation

What does the retarget_animation tool do? +

Apply a preset animation to a rigged 3D model. The model must have been rigged with rig_model first. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tripo AI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on retarget_animation? +

Register the Tripo AI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for retarget_animation: 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 Tripo AI MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is retarget_animation? +

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

Can I rate-limit retarget_animation? +

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

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

retarget_animation is provided by the Tripo AI MCP Server MCP server (pasie15/tripo-ai-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.