image_rotate · TSCodex MCP Images MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What image_rotate does on TSCodex MCP Images

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why image_rotate needs a policy

Image rotation is a non-destructive transformation that modifies image data (category: Write) but can be undone by rotating in the opposite direction. The blast radius is minimal—an AI agent using this tool with incorrect angle parameters would simply produce a rotated image, easily corrected. No data is deleted, no external operations triggered, and no financial impact.

From the tool's definition Tool rotates an image by a specified angle, modifying the image file. Description explicitly states it 'Rotate image by specified angle' with support for custom angles. This is a reversible modification operation on image data.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

image_rotate Rate-limited

image_rotate 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": {
    "image_rotate": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "image_rotate_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 TSCodex MCP Images, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about image_rotate

What does the image_rotate tool do? +

Rotate image by specified angle. Supports standard rotations (90°, 180°, 270°) or custom angle in degrees. All paths are relative to the project root. It is categorised as a Write tool in the TSCodex MCP Images MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on image_rotate? +

Register the TSCodex MCP Images MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for image_rotate: 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 TSCodex MCP Images. Nothing to install.

What risk level is image_rotate? +

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

Can I rate-limit image_rotate? +

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

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

image_rotate is provided by the TSCodex MCP Images MCP server (unbywyd/tscodex-mcp-images). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.