create_virtual_copy

Create virtual copies of selected photos or specific local_ids.

SERVERLightroom Classic MCP SOURCE4xiomdev/lightroom-classic-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/create-virtual-copy.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_virtual_copy does on Lightroom Classic MCP

AI agents use create_virtual_copy 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.

RISK

Why create_virtual_copy is rated Medium

This tool creates new virtual copies of photos, which is a reversible Write operation. Virtual copies in Lightroom are non-destructive duplicates of catalog entries that can be deleted if needed. While it modifies the catalog state by adding new entries, it does not delete, overwrite irreversibly, execute external code, move money, or trigger uncontrolled external operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_virtual_copy' and description 'Create virtual copies of selected photos' indicate reversible data creation within Lightroom's catalog system. This creates new catalog entries without destructive operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_virtual_copy safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Lightroom Classic MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For create_virtual_copy, this is the rule to start with:

create_virtual_copy Rate-limited

create_virtual_copy 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_virtual_copy": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_virtual_copy_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Lightroom Classic MCP, apply this rule, and every create_virtual_copy call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_virtual_copy

What does the create_virtual_copy tool do? +

Create virtual copies of selected photos or specific local_ids. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Lightroom Classic MCP 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_virtual_copy? +

Register the Lightroom Classic MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_virtual_copy: 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 Lightroom Classic MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_virtual_copy? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_virtual_copy? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_virtual_copy 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_virtual_copy completely? +

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

create_virtual_copy is provided by the Lightroom Classic MCP server (4xiomdev/lightroom-classic-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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