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cite_image

Generate canonical attribution blocks for one or more MemeStack images. Returns markdown, HTML, and plain-text citation strings ready to paste into your output, plus a combined block for citing multiple images at once.

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cite_image is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call cite_image to retrieve information from MemeStack without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though cite_image only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "cite_image": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access cite_image gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so cite_image only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the cite_image tool do? +

Generate canonical attribution blocks for one or more MemeStack images. Returns markdown, HTML, and plain-text citation strings ready to paste into your output, plus a combined block for citing multiple images at once.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MemeStack MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on cite_image? +

Register the MemeStack MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cite_image: 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 MemeStack. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cite_image? +

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

Can I rate-limit cite_image? +

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

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

cite_image is provided by the MemeStack MCP server (https://mcp.memestack.ai/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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