duplicate_render_item

Duplicate a render queue item (same comp, same settings).

SERVERAe SOURCE@synthetic-ai/ae-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 31 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What duplicate_render_item does on Ae

AI agents use duplicate_render_item to create or update resources in Ae, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Ae environment.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`rqIndex`	number	Yes	1-based render queue item index to duplicate.
`timeoutMs`	number	—
`projectPath`	string	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why duplicate_render_item is rated Medium

An AI agent can call duplicate_render_item faster than any human can review: one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Ae by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs duplicate_render_item 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 duplicate_render_item, this is the rule to start with:

duplicate_render_item Rate-limited

duplicate_render_item 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": {
    "duplicate_render_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "duplicate_render_item_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Ae, apply this rule, and every duplicate_render_item call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about duplicate_render_item

What does the duplicate_render_item tool do? +

Duplicate a render queue item (same comp, same settings). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ae MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does duplicate_render_item accept? +

duplicate_render_item accepts 3 parameters: rqIndex, timeoutMs, projectPath. Required: rqIndex. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on duplicate_render_item? +

Register the Ae MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for duplicate_render_item: 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.

What risk level is duplicate_render_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit duplicate_render_item? +

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

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

duplicate_render_item 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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