read_image_tool

A read tool on the Obsidian MCP server.

SERVERObsidian MCP Server SOURCEadrienthebo/obsidian-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/adrienthebo-obsidian-mcp/read-image-tool.md

WHAT IT DOES

What read_image_tool does on Obsidian MCP Server

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

RISK

Why read_image_tool is rated Low

The 'read_*' prefix strongly indicates a retrieval operation with no side effects. In the context of a note-taking application, reading an image is a query operation. Confidence is reduced to 0.85 due to the empty description, but the tool name and server context clearly point to Read category rather than Write, Execute, or Destructive actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'read_image_tool' which indicates retrieval/reading of image data. The tool description is empty, limiting direct confirmation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs read_image_tool safely

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

read_image_tool Allowed

read_image_tool 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": {
    "read_image_tool": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about read_image_tool

What does the read_image_tool tool do? +

read_image_tool is a read tool on the Obsidian MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Obsidian MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on read_image_tool? +

Register the Obsidian MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for read_image_tool: 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 Obsidian MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is read_image_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit read_image_tool? +

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

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

read_image_tool is provided by the Obsidian MCP Server MCP server (adrienthebo/obsidian-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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