vfx_kaleidoscope · vidMagik- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What vfx_kaleidoscope does on vidMagik-mcp

AI agents use vfx_kaleidoscope 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_kaleidoscope needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies video data through an artistic visual effect (kaleidoscope distortion with radial symmetry). The effect is reversible—the original video can be recovered or the effect parameters can be adjusted. There are no irreversible deletions, financial transactions, or arbitrary code execution.

From the tool's definition The tool applies a kaleidoscope effect with radial symmetry to video content, which modifies video frames but does not delete or destroy data irreversibly.

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Verdict

vfx_kaleidoscope Rate-limited

vfx_kaleidoscope 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_kaleidoscope": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vfx_kaleidoscope_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_kaleidoscope

What does the vfx_kaleidoscope tool do? +

Apply a kaleidoscope effect with radial symmetry. 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_kaleidoscope? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit vfx_kaleidoscope? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vfx_kaleidoscope 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_kaleidoscope completely? +

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

vfx_kaleidoscope 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.