create_star · Figma MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_star does on Figma MCP Server

AI agents use create_star 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_star needs a policy

This tool creates new design elements (a star shape) within Figma, which is a reversible modification to a design file. It falls under Write category since it creates new data/objects that can be edited or deleted later. Severity is medium because while it modifies a design project, the effect is limited to adding a single graphical element and can be easily undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_star' combined with sibling tools like 'create_arc', 'create_circle', 'create_frame_in_figma', 'create_polygon' that all create design elements in Figma. The tool creates new graphical objects within a Figma project.

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Verdict

create_star Rate-limited

create_star 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_star": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_star_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_star

What does the create_star tool do? +

create_star. 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_star? +

Register the Figma MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_star: 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_star? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_star? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_star 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_star completely? +

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

create_star 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.