// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

ae_animate_property

Create complete property animations with start/end keyframes and easing in one command

Part of the Ae MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents invoke ae_animate_property to trigger processes or run actions in Ae. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON AE_ANIMATE_PROPERTY

ae_animate_property can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

ae.yaml

tools:
  ae_animate_property:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full Ae policy for all 35 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name ae_animate_property

Category Execute

MCP Server Ae MCP Server

Risk Level High

// MORE AE TOOLS

Destructive ae_delete_layer Destructive ae_remove_effect Execute mcp_performance_metrics Write ae_add_audio_markers Write ae_add_expression Write ae_add_keyframe Write ae_add_text_animator Write ae_animate_camera

View all 35 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling execute-class tools like ae_animate_property have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER EXECUTE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Execute risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

Atv build_stake_tx Atv build_unstake_tx Acdp start_local Pentagonal pentagonal_audit Pentagonal pentagonal_compile ACR — Agent Composition Records getting_started

// IN CONTEXT OF HIGH RISK

ae_animate_property is one of the high-risk operations in Ae. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the ae_animate_property tool do? +

Create complete property animations with start/end keyframes and easing in one command. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Ae MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on ae_animate_property? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for ae_animate_property. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Ae MCP server.

What risk level is ae_animate_property? +

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

Can I rate-limit ae_animate_property? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ae_animate_property rule in your Intercept 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 ae_animate_property completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for ae_animate_property. 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 ae_animate_property? +

ae_animate_property is provided by the Ae MCP server (ae-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

ae_animate_property

Let agents act without letting them run wild.