generate_img_to_video · Vidu MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_img_to_video does on Vidu MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_img_to_video needs a policy

Based on the tool name and server context, this tool generates (creates) a new video from an image input. This is a Write operation as it creates new content. The description is empty so confidence is reduced. Severity is medium as misuse could incur API costs or generate unwanted content, but no data is destroyed or financial transactions are made directly.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'generate_img_to_video' and server description 'generates high-quality videos from text, images, and reference content' — the tool likely creates video content from an image input.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

generate_img_to_video Rate-limited

generate_img_to_video 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_img_to_video": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_img_to_video_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about generate_img_to_video

What does the generate_img_to_video tool do? +

generate_img_to_video. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Vidu 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 generate_img_to_video? +

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

What risk level is generate_img_to_video? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_img_to_video? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the generate_img_to_video 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_img_to_video completely? +

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

generate_img_to_video is provided by the Vidu MCP server (shengshu-ai/vidu-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.