Get the full layer tree of the active document as JSON. Returns an array of layer objects with name, type, index, visible, opacity, blendMode, and bounds properties. Groups contain nested children arrays. Use this to discover layer names and indices for other layer operations.
Part of the Photopea MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents call photopea_get_layers to retrieve information from Photopea without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though photopea_get_layers only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
photopea_get_layers:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Photopea policy for all 34 tools.
Agents calling read-class tools like photopea_get_layers have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:
Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.
Get the full layer tree of the active document as JSON. Returns an array of layer objects with name, type, index, visible, opacity, blendMode, and bounds properties. Groups contain nested children arrays. Use this to discover layer names and indices for other layer operations.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Photopea MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for photopea_get_layers. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Photopea MCP server.
photopea_get_layers is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the photopea_get_layers rule in your Intercept 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 Intercept policy for photopea_get_layers. 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.
photopea_get_layers is provided by the Photopea MCP server (photopea-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.
npx -y @policylayer/intercept