set_playhead_position

Sets the playhead (CTI) position in the specified sequence.

SERVERAdobe Premiere Pro SOURCEadobe-premiere-pro-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 22 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/adobe-premiere-pro-mcp/set-playhead-position.md

WHAT IT DOES

What set_playhead_position does on Adobe Premiere Pro

AI agents invoke set_playhead_position to trigger actions in Adobe Premiere Pro. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`time`	number	Yes	The time in seconds to move the playhead to
`sequenceId`	string	Yes	The ID of the sequence

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why set_playhead_position is rated High

This tool triggers an external operation within Adobe Premiere Pro, moving the Current Time Indicator (CTI/playhead) to a specified position in a sequence. This is an Execute-category action as it performs a direct interaction with an external application (Premiere Pro) whose effect depends on the arguments provided.

From the tool's definition Sets the playhead (CTI) position in the specified sequence

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_playhead_position Rate-limited

set_playhead_position stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "set_playhead_position": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_playhead_position_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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 set_playhead_position call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_playhead_position

What does the set_playhead_position tool do? +

Sets the playhead (CTI) position in the specified sequence. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Adobe Premiere Pro MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

What parameters does set_playhead_position accept? +

set_playhead_position accepts 2 parameters: time, sequenceId. Required: time, sequenceId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on set_playhead_position? +

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

set_playhead_position is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit set_playhead_position? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_playhead_position 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_playhead_position completely? +

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

set_playhead_position 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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