set_slide_transition · Figma Copilot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_slide_transition does on Figma Copilot

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_slide_transition needs a policy

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

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Verdict

set_slide_transition Rate-limited

set_slide_transition 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_slide_transition": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_slide_transition_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about set_slide_transition

What does the set_slide_transition tool do? +

Set the transition for a slide in Figma Slides. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Figma Copilot MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_slide_transition? +

Register the Figma Copilot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_slide_transition: 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 Figma Copilot. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_slide_transition? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_slide_transition? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_slide_transition 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_slide_transition completely? +

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

set_slide_transition is provided by the Figma Copilot MCP server (xlzuvekas/figma-copilot). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.