mcp_aftereffects_applyEffectTemplate

Apply a predefined effect template to a layer in After Effects

SERVERAos SOURCE@hybridlabor-api/aos

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What mcp_aftereffects_applyEffectTemplate does on Aos

AI agents use mcp_aftereffects_applyEffectTemplate to create or update resources in Aos, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Aos environment.

RISK

Why mcp_aftereffects_applyEffectTemplate is rated Medium

This tool applies a predefined effect template to a layer, which modifies the layer's properties in After Effects. This is a reversible write operation (effects can typically be removed), not destructive. The blast radius is medium since it modifies creative content but is limited to the targeted layer within After Effects.

From the tool's definition Apply a predefined effect template to a layer in After Effects

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mcp_aftereffects_applyEffectTemplate safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Aos, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For mcp_aftereffects_applyEffectTemplate, this is the rule to start with:

mcp_aftereffects_applyEffectTemplate Rate-limited

mcp_aftereffects_applyEffectTemplate 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": {
    "mcp_aftereffects_applyEffectTemplate": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mcp_aftereffects_applyeffecttemplate_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about mcp_aftereffects_applyEffectTemplate

What does the mcp_aftereffects_applyEffectTemplate tool do? +

Apply a predefined effect template to a layer in After Effects. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Aos MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on mcp_aftereffects_applyEffectTemplate? +

Register the Aos MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mcp_aftereffects_applyEffectTemplate: 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 Aos. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mcp_aftereffects_applyEffectTemplate? +

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

Can I rate-limit mcp_aftereffects_applyEffectTemplate? +

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

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

mcp_aftereffects_applyEffectTemplate is provided by the Aos MCP server (@hybridlabor-api/aos). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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