tools_clips_array · vidMagik- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What tools_clips_array does on vidMagik-mcp

AI agents use tools_clips_array 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 tools_clips_array needs a policy

This tool creates a new video composition by arranging existing clips in a grid layout. It modifies/creates video data reversibly (compositing operation) without executing code, deleting data, or involving financial transactions. It falls squarely in Write as it produces a new composite output.

From the tool's definition Arrange clips in a grid (array)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

tools_clips_array Rate-limited

tools_clips_array 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": {
    "tools_clips_array": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tools_clips_array_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 vidMagik-mcp, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about tools_clips_array

What does the tools_clips_array tool do? +

Arrange clips in a grid (array). 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 tools_clips_array? +

Register the vidMagik- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tools_clips_array: 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 tools_clips_array? +

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

Can I rate-limit tools_clips_array? +

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

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

tools_clips_array 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.