Medium Risk

rename_node

Rename a node (frame, component, group, etc.) in Figma

How to control rename_node ↓

What rename_node does on Claude Talk to Figma MCP

AI agents use rename_node to create or update resources in Claude Talk to Figma MCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Claude Talk to Figma MCP environment.

Medium Risk

Why rename_node needs a policy

This tool modifies a design element's name/label within Figma, which is a reversible Write operation. The blast radius is minimal—renaming a node cannot corrupt data, cause financial harm, or execute arbitrary operations. It only changes a single node's label property.

From the tool's definition Tool is named 'rename_node' with description 'Rename a node (frame, component, group, etc.) in Figma'. Renaming is a metadata modification that is reversible and does not delete, execute code, move money, or trigger external side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access rename_node gives an agent:

How to control rename_node

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Claude Talk to Figma MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for rename_node:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "rename_node": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "rename_node_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

rename_node 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Claude Talk to Figma MCP — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about rename_node

What does the rename_node tool do? +

Rename a node (frame, component, group, etc.) in Figma. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Claude Talk to Figma MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on rename_node? +

Register the Claude Talk to Figma MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for rename_node: 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 Claude Talk to Figma MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is rename_node? +

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

Can I rate-limit rename_node? +

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

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

rename_node is provided by the Claude Talk to Figma MCP server (arinspunk/claude-talk-to-figma-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Claude Talk to Figma MCP tool call.

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