photoshop_apply_motion_blur

WHAT IT DOES

What photoshop_apply_motion_blur does on Photoshop MCP Windows-First

AI agents use photoshop_apply_motion_blur to create or update resources in Photoshop MCP Windows-First — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Photoshop MCP Windows-First environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why photoshop_apply_motion_blur needs a policy

This tool modifies the visual content of an image layer within Photoshop by applying a blur effect. While the operation is reversible (can be undone in Photoshop), it constitutes a destructive transformation of pixel data. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete content, or move money, so it falls under Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool applies a Motion Blur filter to the active layer, which modifies image data through a visual filter effect. The description explicitly states 'Apply Motion Blur filter to the active layer,' indicating an image transformation operation.

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Verdict

photoshop_apply_motion_blur Rate-limited

photoshop_apply_motion_blur 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": {
    "photoshop_apply_motion_blur": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "photoshop_apply_motion_blur_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about photoshop_apply_motion_blur

What does the photoshop_apply_motion_blur tool do? +

Apply Motion Blur filter to the active layer. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Photoshop MCP Windows-First MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on photoshop_apply_motion_blur? +

Register the Photoshop MCP Windows-First MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for photoshop_apply_motion_blur: 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 Photoshop MCP Windows-First. Nothing to install.

What risk level is photoshop_apply_motion_blur? +

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

Can I rate-limit photoshop_apply_motion_blur? +

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

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

photoshop_apply_motion_blur is provided by the Photoshop MCP Windows-First MCP server (rookietopred02-gif/photoshop-mcp-windows-first). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.