ae_apply_effect_preset

Apply predefined effect presets for common professional visual styles

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-effect-preset.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ae_apply_effect_preset does on Ae

AI agents use ae_apply_effect_preset 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_effect_preset is rated Medium

This tool applies effect presets to compositions or layers in After Effects, modifying the project data by adding/configuring effects. This is a reversible write operation (presets can be removed/undone), similar to other write tools on this server like ae_apply_effect and ae_apply_color_grading. No code execution, deletion, or financial action is involved.

From the tool's definition Apply predefined effect presets for common professional visual styles

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

ae_apply_effect_preset Rate-limited

ae_apply_effect_preset 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_effect_preset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ae_apply_effect_preset_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_effect_preset call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ae_apply_effect_preset

What does the ae_apply_effect_preset tool do? +

Apply predefined effect presets for common professional visual styles. 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_effect_preset? +

Register the Ae MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ae_apply_effect_preset: 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_effect_preset? +

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

Can I rate-limit ae_apply_effect_preset? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ae_apply_effect_preset 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_effect_preset completely? +

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

ae_apply_effect_preset 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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