zemax_merit_wizard · Zemax MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What zemax_merit_wizard does on Zemax

AI agents invoke zemax_merit_wizard to trigger actions in Zemax. 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 zemax_merit_wizard needs a policy

This tool executes an automated optimization workflow in Zemax OpticStudio. While not immediately destructive or permanently irreversible, it runs complex algorithmic operations that modify design parameters based on optimization criteria. The effects are dependent on the tool's arguments and the current design context, making it an Execute category risk.

From the tool's definition The tool 'Run the Optimization (Merit Function) Wizard' executes an optimization process that modifies optical design parameters.

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Verdict

zemax_merit_wizard Rate-limited

zemax_merit_wizard 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": {
    "zemax_merit_wizard": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "zemax_merit_wizard_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Zemax, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about zemax_merit_wizard

What does the zemax_merit_wizard tool do? +

Run the Optimization (Merit Function) Wizard to build a default merit function. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Zemax MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on zemax_merit_wizard? +

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

What risk level is zemax_merit_wizard? +

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

Can I rate-limit zemax_merit_wizard? +

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

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

zemax_merit_wizard is provided by the Zemax MCP server (webworn/zemax-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

zemax_merit_wizard is one line of Zemax's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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