video_studio_add_asset · LocalAnt MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What video_studio_add_asset does on LocalAnt

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why video_studio_add_asset needs a policy

The tool imports/adds an asset to a Video Studio project, which is a data modification operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money. While it modifies a project file, the operation is reversible (the asset can be removed).

From the tool's definition Tool description states "Import a local ChatGPT-generated image file into a Video Studio scene asset" — this creates or modifies a scene asset by adding content to it, a reversible operation.

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Verdict

video_studio_add_asset Rate-limited

video_studio_add_asset 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": {
    "video_studio_add_asset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "video_studio_add_asset_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about video_studio_add_asset

What does the video_studio_add_asset tool do? +

Import a local ChatGPT-generated image file into a Video Studio scene asset. It is categorised as a Write tool in the LocalAnt MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on video_studio_add_asset? +

Register the LocalAnt MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for video_studio_add_asset: 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 LocalAnt. Nothing to install.

What risk level is video_studio_add_asset? +

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

Can I rate-limit video_studio_add_asset? +

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

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

video_studio_add_asset is provided by the LocalAnt MCP server (yuga-hashimoto/localant). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.