Change the z-order (layer order) of a node. Bring to front, send to back, or move to a specific index.
AI agents use figma_reorder_node to create or update resources in Figma MCP Bridge — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Figma MCP Bridge environment.
The tool creates reversible modifications to Figma document structure by reordering layers. While it affects visual hierarchy and could disrupt carefully organized designs, the operation is non-destructive and fully undoable. Medium severity reflects potential for disruption to design work but limited blast radius compared to destructive or financial operations.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Change the z-order (layer order) of a node. Bring to front, send to back, or move to a specific index.' This modifies visual organization of design elements without deleting or permanently destroying content.
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access figma_reorder_node gives an agent:
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Figma MCP Bridge, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for figma_reorder_node:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"figma_reorder_node": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "figma_reorder_node_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 30,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
} figma_reorder_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.
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Change the z-order (layer order) of a node. Bring to front, send to back, or move to a specific index. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Figma MCP Bridge MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Figma MCP Bridge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for figma_reorder_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 Figma MCP Bridge. Nothing to install.
figma_reorder_node is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the figma_reorder_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for figma_reorder_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.
figma_reorder_node is provided by the Figma MCP Bridge MCP server (magic-spells/figma-mcp-bridge). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Start from Figma MCP Bridge, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.
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