ae_apply_color_grading

Apply professional color grading presets for cinematic and stylized looks

SERVERAe SOURCEae-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/ae/ae-apply-color-grading.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ae_apply_color_grading does on Ae

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

RISK

Why ae_apply_color_grading is rated Medium

This tool applies color grading presets to compositions in After Effects, modifying visual properties of the project. This is a reversible write operation (presets can be removed or changed), not destructive. Misuse could corrupt color settings in a project but effects are recoverable.

From the tool's definition Apply professional color grading presets for cinematic and stylized looks

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ae_apply_color_grading safely

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

ae_apply_color_grading Rate-limited

ae_apply_color_grading 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": {
    "ae_apply_color_grading": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ae_apply_color_grading_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 Ae, apply this rule, and every ae_apply_color_grading call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ae_apply_color_grading

What does the ae_apply_color_grading tool do? +

Apply professional color grading presets for cinematic and stylized looks. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ae MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on ae_apply_color_grading? +

Register the Ae MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ae_apply_color_grading: 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 Ae. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ae_apply_color_grading? +

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

Can I rate-limit ae_apply_color_grading? +

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

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

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

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