run · Illustrator MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What run does on Illustrator MCP Server

AI agents invoke run 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 run needs a policy

This tool executes arbitrary code (ExtendScript) in Illustrator, making it Execute category rather than Write. The blast radius is high because ExtendScript can perform unintended modifications to documents, access files, or trigger actions beyond the user's intent.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'run' with description 'Run ExtendScript code in Illustrator and return the result.' ExtendScript is a scripting language that allows arbitrary code execution within Adobe Illustrator, including file system access, document manipulation, and…

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

run Rate-limited

run 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": {
    "run": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_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 run

What does the run tool do? +

Run ExtendScript code in Illustrator and return the result. The last expression. 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 run? +

Register the Illustrator MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for run: 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 run? +

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

Can I rate-limit run? +

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

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

run 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.