photoshop_get_version · Photoshop MCP Windows-First MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What photoshop_get_version does on Photoshop MCP Windows-First

AI agents call photoshop_get_version to retrieve information from Photoshop MCP Windows-First without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why photoshop_get_version needs a policy

This tool retrieves and returns version information about Photoshop—a read-only operation with no side effects, no code execution, and no data modification. It poses minimal risk if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'photoshop_get_version' and description 'Get Photoshop version information' indicate a query operation that retrieves version metadata without modifying, executing code, or causing side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about photoshop_get_version

What does the photoshop_get_version tool do? +

Get Photoshop version information. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Photoshop MCP Windows-First MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on photoshop_get_version? +

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

photoshop_get_version is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit photoshop_get_version? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the photoshop_get_version 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_get_version completely? +

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

photoshop_get_version 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.