photoshop_create_layer_mask

WHAT IT DOES

What photoshop_create_layer_mask does on Photoshop MCP Windows-First

AI agents use photoshop_create_layer_mask 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_create_layer_mask needs a policy

Creating a layer mask is a reversible modification to the document structure. It adds a new layer mask object to the current layer, which modifies the document state but does not destroy data or execute arbitrary code. This is a write operation typical of image editing: the action can be undone (Ctrl+Z in Photoshop), and it does not irreversibly delete content.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'photoshop_create_layer_mask' and description states it will 'Create a layer mask from the current selection' - this modifies the layer structure by adding a new mask object.

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Verdict

photoshop_create_layer_mask Rate-limited

photoshop_create_layer_mask 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_create_layer_mask": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "photoshop_create_layer_mask_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about photoshop_create_layer_mask

What does the photoshop_create_layer_mask tool do? +

Create a layer mask from the current selection. 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_create_layer_mask? +

Register the Photoshop MCP Windows-First MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for photoshop_create_layer_mask: 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_create_layer_mask? +

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

Can I rate-limit photoshop_create_layer_mask? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the photoshop_create_layer_mask 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_create_layer_mask completely? +

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

photoshop_create_layer_mask 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.