photoshop_move_layer_to_position

WHAT IT DOES

What photoshop_move_layer_to_position does on Photoshop MCP Windows-First

AI agents use photoshop_move_layer_to_position 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_move_layer_to_position needs a policy

This tool repositions a layer within the layer stack in Photoshop. It modifies the document structure (layer order) but is reversible via undo. No data is deleted, no code is executed, and no financial transaction occurs. This is a Write operation with medium severity since misuse could disrupt layer ordering in complex documents.

From the tool's definition Move the active layer relative to another layer

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

photoshop_move_layer_to_position Rate-limited

photoshop_move_layer_to_position 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_move_layer_to_position": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "photoshop_move_layer_to_position_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Photoshop MCP Windows-First, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about photoshop_move_layer_to_position

What does the photoshop_move_layer_to_position tool do? +

Move the active layer relative to another 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_move_layer_to_position? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit photoshop_move_layer_to_position? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the photoshop_move_layer_to_position 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_move_layer_to_position completely? +

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

photoshop_move_layer_to_position 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.