apply-effect-template · After Effects MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What apply-effect-template does on After Effects MCP Server

AI agents use apply-effect-template to create or update resources in After Effects MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your After Effects MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why apply-effect-template needs a policy

This tool modifies an existing layer by applying an effect template, which is a reversible change. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or incur financial obligations. While it affects the project state, the operation is bounded by predefined templates rather than arbitrary execution, making it Write rather than Execute.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'apply-effect-template' and description 'Apply a predefined effect template to a layer in After Effects' indicate modification of layer properties through a predefined, non-destructive operation.

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Verdict

apply-effect-template Rate-limited

apply-effect-template 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": {
    "apply-effect-template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "apply-effect-template_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 After Effects MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about apply-effect-template

What does the apply-effect-template tool do? +

Apply a predefined effect template to a layer in After Effects. It is categorised as a Write tool in the After Effects MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on apply-effect-template? +

Register the After Effects MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for apply-effect-template: 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 After Effects MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is apply-effect-template? +

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

Can I rate-limit apply-effect-template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the apply-effect-template 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 apply-effect-template completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for apply-effect-template. 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 apply-effect-template? +

apply-effect-template is provided by the After Effects MCP Server MCP server (rtx1025189518-source/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.