photoshop_update_text_content

WHAT IT DOES

What photoshop_update_text_content does on Photoshop MCP Windows-First

AI agents use photoshop_update_text_content 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_update_text_content needs a policy

This tool modifies the text content of an active layer in a Photoshop document. The operation is reversible (undo/redo available in Photoshop), creates no permanent side effects, and does not execute arbitrary code or delete data. It falls squarely in the Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'photoshop_update_text_content' and description 'Update the text content of active text layer' indicate modification of document content. This is a reversible change operation that alters but does not destroy data.

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Verdict

photoshop_update_text_content Rate-limited

photoshop_update_text_content 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_update_text_content": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "photoshop_update_text_content_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about photoshop_update_text_content

What does the photoshop_update_text_content tool do? +

Update the text content of active text 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_update_text_content? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit photoshop_update_text_content? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the photoshop_update_text_content 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_update_text_content completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for photoshop_update_text_content. 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_update_text_content? +

photoshop_update_text_content 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.