Rename a layer. Parameters: - new_name: New name for the layer - old_name: Current name of the layer to rename - layer_index: Position index alternative to old_name - image_index: Target image index (default 0) Returns: {old_name, new_name}
AI agents use rename_layer to create or update resources in Gimp — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Gimp environment.
Renaming a layer is a reversible metadata modification operation with no data loss, code execution, or financial impact. It fits the Write category as it modifies existing data (the layer's name attribute) without permanent destruction or external system effects.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Rename a layer' and parameters include 'new_name' and 'old_name', indicating modification of layer metadata. Returns confirmation of the name change.
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access rename_layer gives an agent:
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Gimp, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for rename_layer:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"rename_layer": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "rename_layer_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 30,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
}rename_layer 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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Rename a layer. Parameters: - new_name: New name for the layer - old_name: Current name of the layer to rename - layer_index: Position index alternative to old_name - image_index: Target image index (default 0) Returns: {old_name, new_name}. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Gimp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Gimp MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for rename_layer: 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 Gimp. Nothing to install.
rename_layer 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 rename_layer 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 rename_layer. 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.
rename_layer is provided by the Gimp MCP server (maorcc/gimp-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Start from Gimp, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.
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