wave_create_clip · WAVE MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What wave_create_clip does on WAVE MCP Server

AI agents use wave_create_clip to create or update resources in WAVE MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your WAVE MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why wave_create_clip needs a policy

This tool creates new content (clips) from existing streams and may export that content to social platforms. This is a reversible write operation—clips can be deleted and social platform posts removed. It does not delete primary data, execute arbitrary code, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it will 'Create a clip from a recorded stream, optionally exporting to social platforms,' which involves creating new data artifacts and potentially modifying external systems (social platform exports).

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Verdict

wave_create_clip Rate-limited

wave_create_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": {
    "wave_create_clip": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wave_create_clip_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 WAVE MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about wave_create_clip

What does the wave_create_clip tool do? +

Create a clip from a recorded stream, optionally exporting to social platforms. It is categorised as a Write tool in the WAVE MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on wave_create_clip? +

Register the WAVE MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wave_create_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 WAVE MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is wave_create_clip? +

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

Can I rate-limit wave_create_clip? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wave_create_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 wave_create_clip completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for wave_create_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 wave_create_clip? +

wave_create_clip is provided by the WAVE MCP Server MCP server (wave-av/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.