ae_get_screenshot

Captures the current frame of the active composition and returns it as an image to the AI agent. Use this to visually inspect the composition.

SERVERAe SOURCEae-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What ae_get_screenshot does on Ae

AI agents call ae_get_screenshot to retrieve information from Ae without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why ae_get_screenshot is rated Low

This tool only reads and returns visual data from the current state of an After Effects composition. It does not create, modify, delete, execute code, or trigger external operations. The capture and return of a screenshot is a non-destructive, informational operation typical of Read category tools.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Captures the current frame of the active composition and returns it as an image to the AI agent' for visual inspection—a pure retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

ae_get_screenshot Allowed

ae_get_screenshot is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "ae_get_screenshot": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Ae, apply this rule, and every ae_get_screenshot call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ae_get_screenshot

What does the ae_get_screenshot tool do? +

Captures the current frame of the active composition and returns it as an image to the AI agent. Use this to visually inspect the composition. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ae MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on ae_get_screenshot? +

Register the Ae MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ae_get_screenshot: 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_get_screenshot? +

ae_get_screenshot is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit ae_get_screenshot? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ae_get_screenshot 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_get_screenshot completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ae_get_screenshot. 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_get_screenshot? +

ae_get_screenshot 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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