add_transition

Adds a transition (e.g., cross dissolve) between two adjacent clips on the timeline.

SERVERAdobe Premiere Pro SOURCEadobe-premiere-pro-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 44 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/adobe-premiere-pro-mcp/add-transition.md

WHAT IT DOES

What add_transition does on Adobe Premiere Pro

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`clipId1`	string	Yes	The ID of the first clip (outgoing)
`clipId2`	string	Yes	The ID of the second clip (incoming)
`duration`	number	Yes	The duration of the transition in seconds
`transitionName`	string	Yes	The name of the transition to add (e.g., "Cross Dissolve")

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why add_transition is rated Medium

This tool modifies the timeline by inserting a transition effect between existing clips. It is a reversible modification (transitions can be removed), making it a Write operation. Misuse could disrupt carefully planned edits, but changes are not irreversible, warranting medium severity.

From the tool's definition Adds a transition (e.g., cross dissolve) between two adjacent clips on the timeline.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_transition safely

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

add_transition Rate-limited

add_transition 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": {
    "add_transition": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_transition_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 Premiere Pro, apply this rule, and every add_transition call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_transition

What does the add_transition tool do? +

Adds a transition (e.g., cross dissolve) between two adjacent clips on the timeline. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Adobe Premiere Pro MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does add_transition accept? +

add_transition accepts 4 parameters: clipId1, clipId2, duration, transitionName. Required: clipId1, clipId2, duration, transitionName. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on add_transition? +

Register the Adobe Premiere Pro MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_transition: 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 Premiere Pro. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_transition? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_transition? +

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

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

add_transition is provided by the Adobe Premiere Pro MCP server (adobe-premiere-pro-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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