clear_session

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why clear_session needs a policy

This tool irreversibly clears all session data, including page dimensions and document information. The word 'clear' in context of session data implies permanent removal of state that cannot be undone, potentially losing all unsaved work or configuration for the current design session. This qualifies as Destructive given the irreversible loss of session state.

From the tool's definition Clear all session data including page dimensions and document information

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

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

POLICY

How to control clear_session

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 clear_session:

policy.json

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

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

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 clear_session

What does the clear_session tool do? +

Clear all session data including page dimensions and document information. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the InDesign 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 clear_session? +

Register the InDesign MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clear_session: 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 clear_session? +

clear_session 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 clear_session? +

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

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

clear_session 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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