place_map_photos

Set GPS coordinates on one or more photos. Each photo path is paired with a lat/lng.

SERVERAIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server SOURCEelgorro/aiquila

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What place_map_photos does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server

AI agents use place_map_photos 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.

RISK

Why place_map_photos is rated Medium

This tool modifies file metadata (GPS EXIF data) on existing photos. While the changes are reversible and do not destroy data, they represent write operations that alter stored information. The severity is medium because unauthorized modification of photo metadata could affect privacy (location disclosure), file integrity, or user intent, but the effect is limited to metadata and can be undone.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it can 'Set GPS coordinates on one or more photos', which modifies metadata on existing files. This is a reversible alteration of file attributes rather than creation of new data or deletion.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

place_map_photos Rate-limited

place_map_photos 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": {
    "place_map_photos": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "place_map_photos_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 place_map_photos call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about place_map_photos

What does the place_map_photos tool do? +

Set GPS coordinates on one or more photos. Each photo path is paired with a lat/lng. 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.

How do I enforce a policy on place_map_photos? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit place_map_photos? +

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

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

place_map_photos 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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