merge_videos_tool · Vedit MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What merge_videos_tool does on Vedit

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why merge_videos_tool needs a policy

Merging videos typically creates a new combined video file (Write category). It is unlikely to be Destructive since merging usually produces a new output without necessarily deleting sources. However, the empty description means we cannot confirm behavior, so confidence is reduced. Severity is medium given the potential to overwrite existing files if output paths conflict.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'merge_videos_tool' suggests combining multiple video files into one, which is a write/create operation. Description is empty, lowering confidence.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

merge_videos_tool Rate-limited

merge_videos_tool 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": {
    "merge_videos_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "merge_videos_tool_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 Vedit, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about merge_videos_tool

What does the merge_videos_tool tool do? +

merge_videos_tool. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Vedit MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on merge_videos_tool? +

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

What risk level is merge_videos_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit merge_videos_tool? +

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

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

merge_videos_tool is provided by the Vedit MCP server (zakahan/vedit-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.