auto_fix_issues · Illustrator MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What auto_fix_issues does on Illustrator MCP Server

AI agents invoke auto_fix_issues to trigger actions in Illustrator MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why auto_fix_issues needs a policy

The tool automatically applies fixes to design documents in Adobe Illustrator. This constitutes executing operations that modify document state. While it sounds like a 'fix/write' action, the automated nature of detecting and applying changes without explicit user specification per-change makes it Execute.

From the tool's definition 'Automatically fix detected design issues' — triggers automated modifications to Illustrator documents

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Verdict

auto_fix_issues Rate-limited

auto_fix_issues stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "auto_fix_issues": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "auto_fix_issues_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Illustrator MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about auto_fix_issues

What does the auto_fix_issues tool do? +

Automatically fix detected design issues. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Illustrator MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on auto_fix_issues? +

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

What risk level is auto_fix_issues? +

auto_fix_issues is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit auto_fix_issues? +

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

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

auto_fix_issues is provided by the Illustrator MCP Server MCP server (slashprint/illustrator-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.