import_folder

Imports all media files from a folder into the current Premiere Pro project.

SERVERAdobe Premiere Pro SOURCEadobe-premiere-pro-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 31 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/adobe-premiere-pro-mcp/import-folder.md

WHAT IT DOES

What import_folder does on Adobe Premiere Pro

AI agents use import_folder 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
`binName`	string	—	The name of the bin to import the media into
`recursive`	boolean	—	Whether to import from subfolders recursively
`folderPath`	string	Yes	The absolute path to the folder containing media files

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why import_folder is rated Medium

The import_folder tool adds media files to a Premiere Pro project, which is a write operation that creates new data structures within the project. While reversible (imported media can be removed), it modifies project state and could impact a large number of files if a folder contains many media items.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Imports all media files from a folder into the current Premiere Pro project' — this creates new media elements in the project, modifying its state reversibly.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs import_folder 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 import_folder, this is the rule to start with:

import_folder Rate-limited

import_folder 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": {
    "import_folder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_folder_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 import_folder call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about import_folder

What does the import_folder tool do? +

Imports all media files from a folder into the current Premiere Pro project. 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 import_folder accept? +

import_folder accepts 3 parameters: binName, recursive, folderPath. Required: folderPath. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on import_folder? +

Register the Adobe Premiere Pro MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for import_folder: 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 import_folder? +

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

Can I rate-limit import_folder? +

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

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

import_folder 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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