vfx_cross_fade_out · vidMagik- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What vfx_cross_fade_out does on vidMagik-mcp

AI agents use vfx_cross_fade_out 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 vfx_cross_fade_out needs a policy

Cross fade out is a reversible video/audio effect that modifies content by gradually reducing opacity or volume. It does not delete data (thus not Destructive), does not execute arbitrary code (thus not Execute), and does not move money (thus not Financial). It falls under Write because it creates or modifies media content reversibly.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'vfx_cross_fade_out' and description 'Cross fade out' indicate modification of video/audio content through a fade effect. This is a video editing operation that modifies existing media by applying a transition effect.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

vfx_cross_fade_out Rate-limited

vfx_cross_fade_out 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": {
    "vfx_cross_fade_out": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vfx_cross_fade_out_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 vfx_cross_fade_out

What does the vfx_cross_fade_out tool do? +

Cross fade out. 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 vfx_cross_fade_out? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit vfx_cross_fade_out? +

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

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

vfx_cross_fade_out 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.