photos_set_favorite

Mark or unmark a file as favorite.

SERVERAIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server SOURCEelgorro/aiquila

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 22 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/aiquila-nextcloud-mcp-server/photos-set-favorite.md

WHAT IT DOES

What photos_set_favorite does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server

AI agents use photos_set_favorite to create or update resources in AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server environment.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`path`	string	Yes	File path in Nextcloud (e.g., "/Photos/sunset.jpg")
`favorite`	boolean	Yes	true to mark as favorite, false to unmark

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why photos_set_favorite is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies file metadata (favorite flag) without deleting data or executing arbitrary operations. The action is reversible: a file can be marked and unmarked as favorite multiple times. It does not delete, destroy, or execute code, placing it in the Write category.

From the tool's definition Mark or unmark a file as favorite — modifies the favorite status attribute of a file, which is a reversible metadata change.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

photos_set_favorite Rate-limited

photos_set_favorite 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": {
    "photos_set_favorite": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "photos_set_favorite_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 AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server, apply this rule, and every photos_set_favorite call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about photos_set_favorite

What does the photos_set_favorite tool do? +

Mark or unmark a file as favorite. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does photos_set_favorite accept? +

photos_set_favorite accepts 2 parameters: path, favorite. Required: path, favorite. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on photos_set_favorite? +

Register the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for photos_set_favorite: 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_set_favorite? +

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

Can I rate-limit photos_set_favorite? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the photos_set_favorite 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_set_favorite completely? +

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

photos_set_favorite 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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