photos_get_metadata

Get photo/video metadata (EXIF) for a file. Returns camera, lens, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focal length, GPS coordinates, dimensions, and date taken when available.

SERVERAIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server SOURCEelgorro/aiquila

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/aiquila-nextcloud-mcp-server/photos-get-metadata.md

WHAT IT DOES

What photos_get_metadata does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`path`	string	Yes	File path in Nextcloud (e.g., "/Photos/sunset.jpg")

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why photos_get_metadata is rated Low

This tool retrieves metadata from photos and videos without altering, deleting, or executing any external operations. It only queries and returns structured information about files already stored in Nextcloud. The severity is low because metadata disclosure, while potentially sensitive (e.g., GPS coordinates), is not immediately actionable for direct harm compared to destructive or financial operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'photos_get_metadata' and description 'Get photo/video metadata (EXIF) for a file. Returns camera, lens, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focal length, GPS coordinates, dimensions, and date taken when available.' — the verb 'Get' and the list of…

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs photos_get_metadata safely

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

photos_get_metadata Allowed

photos_get_metadata 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": {
    "photos_get_metadata": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about photos_get_metadata

What does the photos_get_metadata tool do? +

Get photo/video metadata (EXIF) for a file. Returns camera, lens, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focal length, GPS coordinates, dimensions, and date taken when available. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does photos_get_metadata accept? +

photos_get_metadata accepts 1 parameter: path. Required: path. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on photos_get_metadata? +

Register the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for photos_get_metadata: 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 AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is photos_get_metadata? +

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

Can I rate-limit photos_get_metadata? +

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

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

photos_get_metadata is provided by the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server (elgorro/aiquila). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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