list_develop_groups

List grouped develop parameter sets for faster targeted edits.

SERVERLightroom Classic MCP SOURCE4xiomdev/lightroom-classic-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/list-develop-groups.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_develop_groups does on Lightroom Classic MCP

AI agents call list_develop_groups to retrieve information from Lightroom Classic MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_develop_groups is rated Low

This tool retrieves and displays information about develop parameter groupings in Lightroom Classic. It performs a non-destructive read operation to help users understand available editing presets, with no side effects on photo data, catalog state, or external systems.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_develop_groups' and description 'List grouped develop parameter sets' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no modification of photos or catalogs.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_develop_groups 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 list_develop_groups, this is the rule to start with:

list_develop_groups Allowed

list_develop_groups is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_develop_groups": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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 list_develop_groups call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_develop_groups

What does the list_develop_groups tool do? +

List grouped develop parameter sets for faster targeted edits. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Lightroom Classic MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_develop_groups? +

Register the Lightroom Classic MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_develop_groups: 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 list_develop_groups? +

list_develop_groups is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_develop_groups? +

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

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

list_develop_groups 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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