list_layers

List layers in a named composition.

SERVERAe SOURCE@synthetic-ai/ae-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 31 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/synthetic-ai-ae-mcp/list-layers.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_layers does on Ae

AI agents call list_layers to retrieve information from Ae without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`compName`	string	Yes	Composition name.
`timeoutMs`	number	—	Process timeout in milliseconds. Defaults to 120000.
`projectPath`	string	—	Optional absolute path to an .aep file to open first.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why list_layers is rated Low

Even though list_layers only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_layers Allowed

list_layers is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_layers": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about list_layers

What does the list_layers tool do? +

List layers in a named composition. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ae MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does list_layers accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on list_layers? +

Register the Ae MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_layers: 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 list_layers? +

list_layers is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_layers? +

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

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

list_layers 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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