run-bridge-test · After Effects MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What run-bridge-test does on After Effects MCP Server

AI agents invoke run-bridge-test to trigger actions in After Effects MCP Server. 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 run-bridge-test needs a policy

This tool executes a predefined script within Adobe After Effects, which qualifies as Execute category—it triggers external operations (script execution and effect application) whose side effects depend on runtime behavior.

From the tool's definition Tool performs 'run' action on a script (run-bridge-test), executes 'bridge test effects script', and applies effects to After Effects compositions. The description indicates execution of code/scripts and application of effects to media.

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Verdict

run-bridge-test Rate-limited

run-bridge-test 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": {
    "run-bridge-test": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run-bridge-test_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about run-bridge-test

What does the run-bridge-test tool do? +

Run the bridge test effects script to verify communication and apply test effects. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the After Effects MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on run-bridge-test? +

Register the After Effects MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for run-bridge-test: 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 run-bridge-test? +

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

Can I rate-limit run-bridge-test? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the run-bridge-test 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 run-bridge-test completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for run-bridge-test. 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 run-bridge-test? +

run-bridge-test 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.