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set_other_layers

Hide, lock or outline every top-level layer except the ones holding the chosen layers or items (Object > Hide > Other Layers, Object > Lock > Other Layers, Layers panel menu > Outline Others), or show, unlock or preview them again

SERVERAdobe Mcp Illustrator SOURCEadobe-mcp-illustrator
Medium RISK CLASS
Category Write
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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What set_other_layers does on Adobe Mcp Illustrator

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

Why set_other_layers is rated Medium

An AI agent can call set_other_layers faster than any human can review: one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Adobe Mcp Illustrator by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about set_other_layers

What does the set_other_layers tool do? +

Hide, lock or outline every top-level layer except the ones holding the chosen layers or items (Object > Hide > Other Layers, Object > Lock > Other Layers, Layers panel menu > Outline Others), or show, unlock or preview them again. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Adobe Mcp Illustrator MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_other_layers? +

Register the Adobe Mcp Illustrator MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_other_layers: 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 Adobe Mcp Illustrator. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_other_layers? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_other_layers? +

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

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

set_other_layers is provided by the Adobe Mcp Illustrator MCP server (adobe-mcp-illustrator). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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