image_sequence_clip · vidMagik- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What image_sequence_clip does on vidMagik-mcp

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why image_sequence_clip needs a policy

This tool creates new video content by transforming image sequences into video clips. While it doesn't permanently alter the source images or create irreversible changes to existing files, it does generate new video data structures and potentially writes intermediate video files to disk as part of the video compositing workflow.

From the tool's definition Tool creates a clip from image sequences or folder paths, which involves composing and assembling media assets into a new video object.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

image_sequence_clip Rate-limited

image_sequence_clip 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_sequence_clip": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "image_sequence_clip_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL →

Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches vidMagik-mcp, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about image_sequence_clip

What does the image_sequence_clip tool do? +

Create a clip from a sequence of images or a folder path. It is categorised as a Write tool in the vidMagik-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 image_sequence_clip? +

Register the vidMagik- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for image_sequence_clip: 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 vidMagik-mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is image_sequence_clip? +

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

Can I rate-limit image_sequence_clip? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the image_sequence_clip 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_sequence_clip completely? +

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

image_sequence_clip is provided by the vidMagik- MCP server (vizionik25/vidmagik-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.