add_weighted_normal_modifier · Blender MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_weighted_normal_modifier does on BlenderMCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_weighted_normal_modifier needs a policy

Based on the naming convention consistent with sibling tools like add_decimate_modifier, add_mirror_modifier, etc., this tool likely adds a Weighted Normal modifier to a Blender object, which modifies mesh shading normals. This is a reversible write operation (modifiers can be removed). Empty description lowers confidence, but the pattern strongly suggests a non-destructive modifier addition.

From the tool's definition Tool name: add_weighted_normal_modifier; description is empty/uninformative

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Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_weighted_normal_modifier Rate-limited

add_weighted_normal_modifier 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": {
    "add_weighted_normal_modifier": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_weighted_normal_modifier_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_weighted_normal_modifier

What does the add_weighted_normal_modifier tool do? +

add_weighted_normal_modifier. It is categorised as a Write tool in the BlenderMCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_weighted_normal_modifier? +

Register the Blender MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_weighted_normal_modifier: 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 BlenderMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_weighted_normal_modifier? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_weighted_normal_modifier? +

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

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

add_weighted_normal_modifier is provided by the Blender MCP server (shirshovdim/retopoflow_blender_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.