ae_create_layer

Create a layer of specified type (solid, shape, text, null) in the active composition with customizable properties

SERVERAe SOURCEae-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What ae_create_layer does on Ae

AI agents use ae_create_layer 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_create_layer is rated Medium

Creating a layer in After Effects is a reversible modification operation. It adds new data (a layer object) to the composition but does not delete, execute arbitrary code, or cause irreversible changes. The user can undo layer creation or delete it later. This fits the Write category (creates or modifies data reversibly).

From the tool's definition Tool description states it will 'Create a layer' with 'customizable properties' in the active composition. This is explicitly a creation operation that modifies the composition by adding new elements.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

ae_create_layer Rate-limited

ae_create_layer 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_create_layer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ae_create_layer_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_create_layer call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ae_create_layer

What does the ae_create_layer tool do? +

Create a layer of specified type (solid, shape, text, null) in the active composition with customizable properties. 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_create_layer? +

Register the Ae MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ae_create_layer: 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_create_layer? +

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

Can I rate-limit ae_create_layer? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ae_create_layer 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_create_layer completely? +

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

ae_create_layer 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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