create_rectangle · Figma MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_rectangle does on Figma MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_rectangle needs a policy

This tool creates new design elements within Figma projects, modifying the design file state. This is a Write operation (reversible modification) rather than Read (retrieves data), Execute (runs external code), or Destructive (irreversible deletion). While the tool description is empty, the name combined with context from sibling creation tools strongly indicates it adds a rectangle shape to a canvas or frame.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_rectangle' indicates creation of a graphical shape element in Figma design files. Sibling tools like 'create_arc', 'create_circle', 'create_line', 'create_polygon', and 'create_frame_in_figma' all perform similar shape/element creation…

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Verdict

create_rectangle Rate-limited

create_rectangle 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": {
    "create_rectangle": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_rectangle_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 Figma MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_rectangle

What does the create_rectangle tool do? +

create_rectangle. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Figma 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 create_rectangle? +

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

What risk level is create_rectangle? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_rectangle? +

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

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

create_rectangle is provided by the Figma MCP Server MCP server (sichang824/mcp-figma). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.