# apply_lightroom_preset

Apply a Lightroom develop preset by its UUID.

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `apply_lightroom_preset`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/apply-lightroom-preset

## Facts

- Tool: `apply_lightroom_preset`
- Server: Lightroom Classic MCP (`4xiomdev/lightroom-classic-mcp`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp.md
- Homepage: https://github.com/4xiomdev/lightroom-classic-mcp
- Risk category: Write (Medium risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 0
- Recommended policy verdict: Rate-limited

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "apply_lightroom_preset",
    "arguments": {}
  }
}
```

## Why apply_lightroom_preset is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies photo editing settings reversibly—a core Write operation. It does not delete data (ruling out Destructive), execute arbitrary code (ruling out Execute), or involve financial transactions. The 'medium' severity reflects that incorrect preset application could affect large batches of photos, but changes are reversible via undo or re-editing.

From the tool's own definition: "Tool 'apply_lightroom_preset' applies (modifies) a Lightroom develop preset to photos. The server description indicates it 'automate[s] workflows' and 'apply[ies] develop settings', confirming that this tool modifies photo metadata and development parameters…"

## Use case

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

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Rate-limited**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches Lightroom Classic MCP:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "apply_lightroom_preset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "apply_lightroom_preset_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Other tools on Lightroom Classic MCP (58)

- `delete_collection` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/delete-collection.md
- `delete_snapshot` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/delete-snapshot.md
- `remove_from_collection` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/remove-from-collection.md
- `reset_current_photo` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/reset-current-photo.md
- `auto_tone` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/auto-tone.md
- `select_mask_tool` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/select-mask-tool.md
- `send_raw_lightroom_command` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/send-raw-lightroom-command.md
- `toggle_lens_blur_depth_viz` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/toggle-lens-blur-depth-viz.md
- `toggle_mask_overlay` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/toggle-mask-overlay.md
- `can_undo` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/can-undo.md
- `find_photo_by_path` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/find-photo-by-path.md
- `get_active_photo` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/get-active-photo.md
- `get_active_photo_file` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/get-active-photo-file.md
- `get_develop_group_settings` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/get-develop-group-settings.md
- `get_develop_param_range` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/get-develop-param-range.md
- `get_develop_settings` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/get-develop-settings.md
- `get_local_adjustment_settings` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/get-local-adjustment-settings.md
- `get_selected_photo_files` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/get-selected-photo-files.md
- `get_selected_photos` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/get-selected-photos.md
- `lightroom_list_commands` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/lightroom-list-commands.md
- `lightroom_ping` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/lightroom-ping.md
- `lightroom_status` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/lightroom-status.md
- `list_collections` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/list-collections.md
- `list_develop_groups` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/list-develop-groups.md
- `list_develop_param_ranges` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/list-develop-param-ranges.md
- `list_develop_parameters` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/list-develop-parameters.md
- `list_develop_presets` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/list-develop-presets.md
- `list_lightroom_presets` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/list-lightroom-presets.md
- `list_local_params` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/list-local-params.md
- `list_snapshots` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/list-snapshots.md
- …and 28 more: https://policylayer.com/tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp.md

## For agents

This record is a snapshot. Live verdicts and the full registry:

- Check every server in your MCP config at once: `npx -y policylayer stack`
- Vet a server before you add it: install the mcp-precheck skill — `npx skills add https://policylayer.com` (skill text: https://policylayer.com/skill.md)
- Query the registry over MCP: endpoint `https://api.policylayer.com/mcp` — tools `check_mcp_server`, `check_mcp_stack`, `check_tool`, `search_registry`, `get_change_events`

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Source: the PolicyLayer MCP registry — one continuously verified record per MCP server. Full record: https://policylayer.com/registry?q=4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp · API: https://policylayer.com/registry/api · Policy library: https://policylayer.com/policies/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp