figma_effects

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why figma_effects needs a policy

Because the tool's capability set includes 'delete', which is irreversible, the most severe applicable category is Destructive. Misuse could permanently remove visual effects from Figma nodes or styles, which may be difficult or impossible to recover without version history.

From the tool's definition 'delete' effects on nodes or styles — explicitly includes irreversible deletion alongside create, update, get, reorder, and duplicate

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

POLICY

How to control figma_effects

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "figma_effects"
  ]
}

figma_effects disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

Create a free account and register Figma Mcp Write — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

RESTRICT THIS TOOL →

Free to start. No card required.

EXPLORE

Related tools and policies

More Figma Mcp Write tools

Destructive figma_components Create, manage component sets, and organize components with variant properties. Supported Destructive figma_nodes Create, get, update, delete, and duplicate geometric shape nodes. Returns YAML with node p Destructive figma_styles Create, update, list, apply, delete, get, and duplicate paint, text, effect, and grid styl Write figma_constraints Set, get, or reset layout constraints for nodes Write figma_text Create, update, format text nodes with advanced typography features including character-le Write figma_alignment Align, position, distribute, or spread nodes with professional precision Write figma_annotations Create and manage design annotations using Figma native API - annotations are stored direc Write figma_auto_layout Comprehensive auto layout management with 7 operations: get layout info, set horizontal/ve

All 24 Figma Mcp Write tools →

Destructive tools on other servers

Android Forensics ADB MCP Server create_full_backup 0xarchive web3_revoke_key Frida Game Hacking MCP clear_scan cPanel MCP Server clear_spam_box

Go deeper

Critical-risk tools in Figma Mcp Write → Every critical-risk tool this server exposes, in one view.
All critical-risk MCP tools → Every critical-risk tool across the catalogue, and the policy pattern that contains them.
The MCP Attack Database → Documented attack patterns against MCP deployments — and the policies that stop them.
Blast radius → How much damage one compromised or confused agent can do — and how to bound it.
Tool call approval → Approval gates on individual tool calls: auto-allow, prompt, or deny.
Rate Limiting MCP Tool Calls: A Practical Guide →
MCP Security: Why Prompt Guardrails Aren't Enough →

FAQ

Questions about figma_effects

What does the figma_effects tool do? +

Create, update, delete, get, reorder, and duplicate effects on nodes or styles. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Figma Mcp Write MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on figma_effects? +

Register the Figma Mcp Write MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for figma_effects: 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 Write. Nothing to install.

What risk level is figma_effects? +

figma_effects is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit figma_effects? +

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

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

figma_effects is provided by the Figma Mcp Write MCP server (oo/figma-mcp-write-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Figma Mcp Write tool call.

Start from Figma Mcp Write, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

CHECK YOUR STACK →