import_photo

Import a photo from a file path into Photos library. Optionally add to an existing album. Requires macOS 26+ Swift bridge.

SERVERAirMCP SOURCEairmcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/heznpc-airmcp/import-photo.md

WHAT IT DOES

What import_photo does on AirMCP

AI agents use import_photo to create or update resources in AirMCP, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your AirMCP environment.

RISK

Why import_photo is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data in the Photos library by importing a photo and optionally associating it with an album. This is reversible (photos can be deleted afterward), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. The severity is medium because misuse could result in unwanted photos being added to a user's library, but the impact is limited compared to executing arbitrary commands or deleting data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'import_photo' and description states it 'Import[s] a photo from a file path into Photos library' and can 'add to an existing album'. These are create/modify operations that add new data to the system.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs import_photo safely

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

import_photo Rate-limited

import_photo 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": {
    "import_photo": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_photo_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 AirMCP, apply this rule, and every import_photo call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about import_photo

What does the import_photo tool do? +

Import a photo from a file path into Photos library. Optionally add to an existing album. Requires macOS 26+ Swift bridge. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AirMCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on import_photo? +

Register the Air MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for import_photo: 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 AirMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is import_photo? +

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

Can I rate-limit import_photo? +

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

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

import_photo is provided by the Air MCP server (airmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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