photoshop_select_all · Photoshop MCP Windows-First MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What photoshop_select_all does on Photoshop MCP Windows-First

AI agents invoke photoshop_select_all to trigger actions in Photoshop MCP Windows-First. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why photoshop_select_all needs a policy

This tool triggers an external operation in Adobe Photoshop (selecting all content in the document). It doesn't read data, write/modify content, destroy data, or involve finances. It executes a UI/application action in an external program. The blast radius is low since selecting all is non-destructive and easily reversible.

From the tool's definition 'Select the entire document' — triggers a selection operation in Photoshop, an external application action

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

photoshop_select_all Rate-limited

photoshop_select_all stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_select_all": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "photoshop_select_all_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "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_select_all

What does the photoshop_select_all tool do? +

Select the entire document. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Photoshop MCP Windows-First MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on photoshop_select_all? +

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

photoshop_select_all is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit photoshop_select_all? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the photoshop_select_all 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_select_all completely? +

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

photoshop_select_all 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.