ae_set_composition_settings

Update settings for the active composition. Can modify width, height, duration, and/or frame rate. At least one parameter must be provided.

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_set_composition_settings does on Ae

AI agents use ae_set_composition_settings 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_set_composition_settings is rated Medium

This tool modifies composition settings but does not delete data or execute arbitrary code. The changes are reversible—composition settings can be adjusted again. While misuse could corrupt a project's output (e.g., setting invalid dimensions), the impact is localized to the active composition and can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Update settings for the active composition. Can modify width, height, duration, and/or frame rate.' The verb 'Update' and the enumerated modifiable parameters (width, height, duration, frame rate) indicate reversible modification of…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ae_set_composition_settings 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_set_composition_settings, this is the rule to start with:

ae_set_composition_settings Rate-limited

ae_set_composition_settings 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_set_composition_settings": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ae_set_composition_settings_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_set_composition_settings call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ae_set_composition_settings

What does the ae_set_composition_settings tool do? +

Update settings for the active composition. Can modify width, height, duration, and/or frame rate. At least one parameter must be provided. 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_set_composition_settings? +

Register the Ae MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ae_set_composition_settings: 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_set_composition_settings? +

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

Can I rate-limit ae_set_composition_settings? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ae_set_composition_settings 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_set_composition_settings completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ae_set_composition_settings. 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_set_composition_settings? +

ae_set_composition_settings 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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