delete_page_layout_snapshot

THE RISK

Critical Risk

The tool irreversibly deletes data (a layout snapshot). Deletion operations cannot be undone and represent loss of information. This meets the Destructive category definition ('irreversibly deletes or overwrites data'). While the blast radius is limited to a single snapshot rather than the entire document, deletion of design snapshots could cause loss of work or design history.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly contains 'delete' and description states it 'Delete[s] the layout snapshot for a page' — a permanent removal operation with no undo mechanism implied.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete_page_layout_snapshot gives an agent:

HOW TO CONTROL DELETE_PAGE_LAYOUT_SNAPSHOT

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and InDesign UXP MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for delete_page_layout_snapshot:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_page_layout_snapshot"
  ]
}

delete_page_layout_snapshot disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

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Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

What does the delete_page_layout_snapshot tool do? +

Delete the layout snapshot for a page. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the InDesign UXP MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_page_layout_snapshot? +

Register the InDesign UXP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_page_layout_snapshot: 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 InDesign UXP MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_page_layout_snapshot? +

delete_page_layout_snapshot is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_page_layout_snapshot? +

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

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

delete_page_layout_snapshot is provided by the InDesign UXP MCP Server MCP server (theloniuser/indesign-uxp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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