get_frames
AI agents call get_frames to retrieve information from Figma MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
The tool appears to retrieve Figma frame data without side effects. Despite the empty description limiting certainty, the 'get_' prefix and its position among other tools in a design collaboration context strongly indicate a query operation. Even if misused by an agent, retrieving frame information poses minimal risk compared to creation or deletion operations.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_frames' indicates a retrieval operation; no description provided, but the naming pattern and context of sibling tools (create_frame_in_figma, create_frame_widget) suggest this queries/retrieves existing frames rather than modifying them.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
get_frames. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Figma MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Figma MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_frames: 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.
get_frames is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_frames 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_frames. 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.
get_frames 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.
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