create_text · MCP Figma MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_text does on MCP Figma

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_text needs a policy

This tool creates a new reversible asset in Figma (a text element). Creation is a Write operation—it modifies the design document but does not delete or irreversibly destroy content. While an agent could spam text elements or clutter a design, this is reversible via undo or deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a new text element in Figma', which is a create operation that adds new data to the design document. The server description mentions 'element creation' and 'text replacement' as supported capabilities.

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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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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches MCP Figma, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_text

What does the create_text tool do? +

Create a new text element in Figma. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP Figma 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 MCP Figma 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 MCP Figma. 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 MCP Figma MCP server (yelowflash09/figma_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.