// SCAN REPORT

Ae

35 tools. 26 can modify or destroy data without limits.

2 destructive tools with no built-in limits. Policy required.

Last updated: 17 Aug 2026

26 can modify or destroy data

9 read-only

35 tools total

Community server · catalogue entry checked 17/08/2026

How to control Ae ↓

TOOL MAP

What Ae exposes to your agents

Read (9) Write / Execute (24) Destructive / Financial (2)

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MOST DANGEROUS TOOLS

Critical Risk

The most dangerous Ae tools

Destructive · High ae_delete_layer This tool irreversibly deletes data (a layer from an After Effects composition) and cannot be undone programmatically. Destructive · Medium ae_remove_effect Removing effects from layers destroys the effect configuration and its parameters. Execute · High ae_add_expression This tool executes arbitrary JavaScript code within After Effects. Execute · Medium ae_render_preview Rendering a RAM preview triggers an active computation process in After Effects — it executes a rendering pipeline that consumes CPU/GPU resources and writes frames to RAM.

26 of Ae's 35 tools can modify, destroy, or commit something on every call — and an agent calls them with no built-in limits.

POLICY

How to control Ae

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Ae, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. These are the rules we recommend:

Deny destructive operations

{
  "ae_delete_layer": {
    "deny_if": [
      {
        "conditions": [],
        "on_deny": "Blocked by default. Requires approval."
      }
    ]
  }
}

Destructive tools should never be available to autonomous agents without human approval.

Rate limit write operations

{
  "ae_add_audio_markers": {
    "limits": [
      {
        "counter": "ae_add_audio_markers_per_hour",
        "window": "hour",
        "max": 30,
        "scope": "grant"
      }
    ]
  }
}

Prevents bulk unintended modifications from agents caught in loops.

Cap read operations

{
  "ae_check_connection": {
    "limits": [
      {
        "counter": "ae_check_connection_per_minute",
        "window": "minute",
        "max": 60,
        "scope": "grant"
      }
    ]
  }
}

Controls API costs and prevents retry loops from exhausting upstream rate limits.

Create a free account and register Ae — nothing to install.
Add these rules — paste them, or build them visually. Tune the limits to your setup.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

ENFORCE POLICY ON AE →

Instant setup, no code required.

FULL CATALOGUE

All 35 Ae tools

DESTRUCTIVE 2 tools

Destructive ae_delete_layer Remove a layer from the composition permanently Destructive ae_remove_effect Remove effects from layers to clean up or change visual style

EXECUTE 3 tools

Execute ae_add_expression Add JavaScript expressions to properties for dynamic, code-driven animations Execute ae_render_preview Render RAM preview for playback and testing animations in real-time Execute ae_select_layers Select one or more layers in the composition for subsequent operations

WRITE 21 tools

Write ae_add_audio_markers Add markers to composition for audio sync, beat matching, and timing reference Write ae_add_keyframe Add a keyframe to a layer property at a specific time with precise value control Write ae_add_text_animator Add character-by-character text animators for kinetic typography and dynamic text effects Write ae_animate_camera Create and animate cameras for dynamic perspective, depth, and cinematic movement Write ae_animate_property Create complete property animations with start/end keyframes and easing in one command Write ae_apply_color_grading Apply professional color grading presets for cinematic and stylized looks Write ae_apply_effect Apply visual effects to layers for enhanced visual appeal and professional polish Write ae_apply_effect_preset Apply predefined effect presets for common professional visual styles Write ae_create_composition Create a new composition in After Effects with specified dimensions, duration, and frame rate Write ae_create_layer Create a layer of specified type (solid, shape, text, null) in the active composition with customizable proper Write ae_create_null_controller Create null objects with slider controls for advanced animation rigging and control Write ae_create_particle_system Create dynamic particle systems with coordinated animations for explosions, rain, snow, and more Write ae_duplicate_layer Create a duplicate of an existing layer with optional custom name Write ae_enable_motion_blur Enable motion blur on layers and composition for cinematic realism and professional quality Write ae_export_video Export composition to video file with professional codecs and quality settings Write ae_import_file Import a file (image, video, audio) as a layer in the active composition Write ae_parent_layer Set up a parent-child relationship between two layers for hierarchical animation control Write ae_save_project Save the After Effects project file with optional backup and cleanup Write ae_set_composition_settings Update settings for the active composition. Can modify width, height, duration, and/or frame rate. At least on Write ae_set_effect_parameters Modify parameters of existing effects for fine-tuning and animation Write ae_set_keyframe_easing Apply easing curves to keyframes for smooth, professional animation transitions

READ 9 tools

Read ae_check_connection Checks if the After Effects extension is connected to the MCP WebSocket server. Run this before executing task Read ae_get_composition_info Retrieve information about the currently active composition including name, dimensions, duration, frame rate, Read ae_get_effect_info Get information about effects applied to a layer for inspection and debugging Read ae_get_layer_info Retrieve detailed information about a layer including transform properties, timing, and status Read ae_get_render_queue_info Get information about render queue items and their current status Read ae_get_screenshot Captures the current frame of the active composition and returns it as an image to the AI agent. Use this to v Read mcp_health_check Get comprehensive server health status and diagnostics Read mcp_performance_metrics Get detailed performance metrics and statistics Read mcp_system_diagnostics Get detailed system diagnostics and performance information

EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about Ae

Can an AI agent delete data through the Ae MCP server? +

Yes. The Ae server exposes 2 destructive tools including ae_delete_layer, ae_remove_effect. These permanently remove resources with no undo. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default so they never reach the upstream server.

How do I prevent bulk modifications through Ae? +

The Ae server has 21 write tools including ae_add_audio_markers, ae_add_keyframe, ae_add_text_animator. Set a rate limit in your policy -- for example, 10 calls per hour prevents an agent from making more than 10 modifications per hour. PolicyLayer enforces this at the gateway, before calls reach Ae.

How many tools does the Ae MCP server expose? +

35 tools across 4 categories: Destructive, Execute, Read, Write. 9 are read-only. 26 can modify, create, or delete data.

How do I enforce a policy on Ae? +

Register the Ae MCP server in PolicyLayer, apply the suggested rules above (adjust the limits to your use case), and point your AI client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL instead of the server directly. Your agents keep the same tools; PolicyLayer evaluates every call against policy before it executes. Nothing to install, live in minutes.

Enforce policy on every Ae tool call.

Deterministic rules across all 35 Ae tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.

ENFORCE POLICY ON AE →

Instant setup, no code required.

35 Ae tools catalogued and risk-classified — across an index of 46,500+ MCP servers.

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