mcp_aftereffects_applyEffect · After Effects MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What mcp_aftereffects_applyEffect does on After Effects MCP Server

AI agents use mcp_aftereffects_applyEffect 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 mcp_aftereffects_applyEffect needs a policy

This tool modifies a layer by applying an effect to it. This is a reversible modification (effects can be removed), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. Misuse could corrupt compositions but is generally recoverable.

From the tool's definition Apply an effect to a layer in After Effects

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Verdict

mcp_aftereffects_applyEffect Rate-limited

mcp_aftereffects_applyEffect 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": {
    "mcp_aftereffects_applyEffect": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mcp_aftereffects_applyeffect_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about mcp_aftereffects_applyEffect

What does the mcp_aftereffects_applyEffect tool do? +

Apply an effect 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 mcp_aftereffects_applyEffect? +

Register the After Effects MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mcp_aftereffects_applyEffect: 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 mcp_aftereffects_applyEffect? +

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

Can I rate-limit mcp_aftereffects_applyEffect? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mcp_aftereffects_applyEffect 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 mcp_aftereffects_applyEffect completely? +

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

mcp_aftereffects_applyEffect 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.