set_transform

Set common transform properties on a named layer.

SERVERAe SOURCE@synthetic-ai/ae-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 102 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What set_transform does on Ae

AI agents use set_transform 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
`save`	boolean	—	Save the project after updating. Defaults to false.
`scale`	array	—	Optional scale array.
`opacity`	number	—	Optional opacity 0..100.
`compName`	string	Yes	Composition name.
`position`	array	—	Optional position array.
`rotation`	number	—	Optional 2D Z rotation in degrees.
`layerName`	string	Yes	Layer name.
`timeoutMs`	number	—	Process timeout in milliseconds. Defaults to 120000.
`anchorPoint`	array	—	Optional anchor point array.
`projectPath`	string	—	Optional absolute path to an .aep file to open first.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why set_transform is rated Medium

An AI agent can call set_transform 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.

Risk signalsHigh parameter count (10 properties)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_transform Rate-limited

set_transform 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": {
    "set_transform": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_transform_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 set_transform call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_transform

What does the set_transform tool do? +

Set common transform properties on a named layer. 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 set_transform accept? +

set_transform accepts 10 parameters: save, scale, opacity, compName, position, rotation, layerName, timeoutMs, anchorPoint, projectPath. Required: compName, layerName. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on set_transform? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_transform? +

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

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

set_transform 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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