create_text · Figmad MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_text does on Figmad

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_text needs a policy

Creating a text node in Figma is a write operation that adds new content to a design file. It is reversible (the node can be deleted) and has no destructive or financial consequences. The blast radius is limited to the specific design file being modified, and the impact is low since text nodes are easily removed or edited.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_text' and description 'Create a text node in Figma' indicates creation of design elements. This is a reversible modification operation.

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Verdict

create_text Rate-limited

create_text 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": {
    "create_text": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_text_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_text

What does the create_text tool do? +

Create a text node in Figma. Supports font customization and alignment. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Figmad MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_text? +

Register the Figmad MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_text: 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 Figmad. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_text? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_text? +

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

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

create_text is provided by the Figmad MCP server (toro1221/figmad-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.