photoshop_save_document · Photoshop MCP Windows-First MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What photoshop_save_document does on Photoshop MCP Windows-First

AI agents use photoshop_save_document 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_save_document needs a policy

This tool writes/modifies data by saving an image document to disk in a specified format. While the save operation itself is reversible (the file can be deleted or overwritten later), it irreversibly commits the current document state to persistent storage, potentially overwriting existing files.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'photoshop_save_document' and description 'Save the active document in specified format' indicate modification and persistence of data to disk.

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Verdict

photoshop_save_document Rate-limited

photoshop_save_document 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_save_document": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "photoshop_save_document_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about photoshop_save_document

What does the photoshop_save_document tool do? +

Save the active document in specified format. 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_save_document? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit photoshop_save_document? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the photoshop_save_document 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_save_document completely? +

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

photoshop_save_document 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.