affinity_new_document · Affinity MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What affinity_new_document does on Affinity MCP Server

AI agents use affinity_new_document 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_new_document needs a policy

This tool creates a new document in Affinity creative suite. It is a Write operation as it creates new data (a blank document) without deleting or overwriting existing content. Misuse could result in unwanted documents being created, but this is generally reversible by closing them.

From the tool's definition Create a new document. fromLastPreset=true skips the dialog.

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Verdict

affinity_new_document Rate-limited

affinity_new_document 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_new_document": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "affinity_new_document_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_new_document

What does the affinity_new_document tool do? +

Create a new document. fromLastPreset=true skips the dialog. 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_new_document? +

Register the Affinity MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for affinity_new_document: 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_new_document? +

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

Can I rate-limit affinity_new_document? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the affinity_new_document 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_new_document completely? +

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

affinity_new_document 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.