generate_image · MCP DeepInfra AI Tools Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_image does on MCP DeepInfra AI Tools Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_image needs a policy

This tool creates new image assets that are stored/returned, constituting reversible data generation. Severity is medium because generated images could contain problematic content (bias, misinformation, copyright issues) if an agent abuses the prompt injection capability, but the action itself is not financially damaging or destructive (images can be deleted).

From the tool's definition Tool 'generate_image' generates (creates) image content from text prompts via external API. Description explicitly states 'Generate an image', which is content creation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

generate_image Rate-limited

generate_image 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": {
    "generate_image": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_image_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about generate_image

What does the generate_image tool do? +

Generate an image from a text prompt using DeepInfra OpenAI-compatible API. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP DeepInfra AI Tools 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 generate_image? +

Register the MCP DeepInfra AI Tools Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_image: 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 MCP DeepInfra AI Tools Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_image? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_image? +

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

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

generate_image is provided by the MCP DeepInfra AI Tools Server MCP server (phuihock/mcp-deeinfra). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.