vfx_slide_out · vidMagik- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What vfx_slide_out does on vidMagik-mcp

AI agents invoke vfx_slide_out to trigger actions in vidMagik-mcp. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why vfx_slide_out needs a policy

This tool applies a video effect/transformation using MoviePy's VFX pipeline. It executes a video processing operation that transforms video frames. The description is minimal but consistent with other VFX tools on this server that perform video compositing and special effects operations. Classified as Execute since it runs a media transformation whose output depends on arguments.

From the tool's definition 'Slide out' - applies a visual effect (slide out transition) to video content using MoviePy

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Verdict

vfx_slide_out Rate-limited

vfx_slide_out stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_slide_out": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vfx_slide_out_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about vfx_slide_out

What does the vfx_slide_out tool do? +

Slide out. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the vidMagik-mcp MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on vfx_slide_out? +

Register the vidMagik- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for vfx_slide_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_slide_out? +

vfx_slide_out is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit vfx_slide_out? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vfx_slide_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_slide_out completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for vfx_slide_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_slide_out? +

vfx_slide_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.