set_title

Set Lightroom title metadata for selected photos or 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/set-title.md

WHAT IT DOES

What set_title does on Lightroom Classic MCP

AI agents use set_title 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 set_title is rated Medium

This tool modifies photo metadata (title field) in Lightroom, which is a write operation. It is reversible (titles can be changed or deleted), not destructive, and does not execute arbitrary code or move financial resources. The severity is medium because unintended metadata changes could affect a large photo collection but are non-destructive and easily corrected.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_title' and description 'Set Lightroom title metadata for selected photos' indicate modification of metadata fields. This is a reversible write operation that creates or modifies metadata.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_title Rate-limited

set_title 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": {
    "set_title": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_title_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 set_title call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_title

What does the set_title tool do? +

Set Lightroom title metadata for selected photos or 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 set_title? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_title? +

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

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

set_title 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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