copy_swatches_illustrator_to_indesign

SERVERAdobe Mcp Suite SOURCEadobe-mcp-suite

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 20 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/adobe-mcp-suite/copy-swatches-illustrator-to-indesign.md

WHAT IT DOES

What copy_swatches_illustrator_to_indesign does on Adobe Mcp Suite

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`names`	array	—	Only these swatches. Default: every colour swatch
`overwrite`	boolean	—	Redefine InDesign swatches that already have the same name. Default false

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why copy_swatches_illustrator_to_indesign is rated Medium

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

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs copy_swatches_illustrator_to_indesign safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Adobe Mcp Suite, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For copy_swatches_illustrator_to_indesign, this is the rule to start with:

copy_swatches_illustrator_to_indesign Rate-limited

copy_swatches_illustrator_to_indesign 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": {
    "copy_swatches_illustrator_to_indesign": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "copy_swatches_illustrator_to_indesign_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Adobe Mcp Suite, apply this rule, and every copy_swatches_illustrator_to_indesign call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about copy_swatches_illustrator_to_indesign

What does the copy_swatches_illustrator_to_indesign tool do? +

Copy colour swatches from the active Illustrator document to the active InDesign document with their exact values: process colours in CMYK or RGB, spot colours as spot inks (by their base colour), and grays as CMYK black. Gradients and patterns are reported, not copied. Existing InDesign swatches are left alone unless overwrite is true; InDesign's built-in swatches are never changed. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Adobe Mcp Suite MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does copy_swatches_illustrator_to_indesign accept? +

copy_swatches_illustrator_to_indesign accepts 2 parameters: names, overwrite. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on copy_swatches_illustrator_to_indesign? +

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

What risk level is copy_swatches_illustrator_to_indesign? +

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

Can I rate-limit copy_swatches_illustrator_to_indesign? +

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

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

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

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