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What clear_render_queue does on Ae
AI agents call clear_render_queue to permanently remove resources in Ae, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
save | boolean | — | |
timeoutMs | number | — | |
projectPath | string | — |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why clear_render_queue is rated Critical
An AI agent that decides to call clear_render_queue doesn't hesitate, doesn't double-check, and doesn't stop at one. Whatever it removes from Ae is gone. There is no undo for destructive operations.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs clear_render_queue safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Ae, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For clear_render_queue, this is the rule to start with:
clear_render_queue is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Ae, apply this rule, and every clear_render_queue call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about clear_render_queue
Remove all items from the After Effects render queue. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Ae MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
clear_render_queue accepts 3 parameters: save, timeoutMs, projectPath. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Ae MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clear_render_queue: 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 Ae. Nothing to install.
clear_render_queue is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the clear_render_queue 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 clear_render_queue. 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.
clear_render_queue is provided by the Ae MCP server (@synthetic-ai/ae-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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