affinity_document_ops · Affinity MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What affinity_document_ops does on Affinity MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why affinity_document_ops needs a policy

These operations modify document data (flattening layers, flipping/rotating content, canvas clipping) in ways that can typically be undone via undo history in creative software. While destructive in effect (flattening layers loses layer information), they are standard Write operations in a creative context.

From the tool's definition Tool performs document operations including 'flatten, flip, rotate, clip/unclip canvas' — these are reversible modifications to document state that alter content structure.

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Verdict

affinity_document_ops Rate-limited

affinity_document_ops 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": {
    "affinity_document_ops": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "affinity_document_ops_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 Affinity MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about affinity_document_ops

What does the affinity_document_ops tool do? +

Document operations: flatten, flip, rotate, clip/unclip canvas. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Affinity 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 affinity_document_ops? +

Register the Affinity MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for affinity_document_ops: 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 Affinity MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is affinity_document_ops? +

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

Can I rate-limit affinity_document_ops? +

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

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

affinity_document_ops is provided by the Affinity MCP Server MCP server (sekharmalla/affinity-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.