adjust_page_layout

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why adjust_page_layout needs a policy

This tool modifies document properties (page dimensions and margins) but does not delete data or execute arbitrary code. It falls under Write category as it reversibly changes document configuration. Severity is medium because incorrect margin/dimension adjustments could impact document layout significantly, but changes are reversible via undo or re-adjustment.

From the tool's definition Tool adjusts page layout by modifying page dimensions and margins. The verb 'adjust' combined with 'new dimensions and margins' indicates modification of document structure.

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

POLICY

How to control adjust_page_layout

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "adjust_page_layout": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "adjust_page_layout_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

adjust_page_layout 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.

Create a free account and register InDesign MCP Server — nothing to install.
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

Questions about adjust_page_layout

What does the adjust_page_layout tool do? +

Adjust page layout with new dimensions and margins. It is categorised as a Write tool in the InDesign MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on adjust_page_layout? +

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

What risk level is adjust_page_layout? +

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

Can I rate-limit adjust_page_layout? +

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

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

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

Enforce policy on every InDesign MCP Server tool call.

Start from InDesign MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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