foursquare_get_photos

Get photos for a Foursquare place.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 21 required

What foursquare_get_photos does on UnClick

AI agents call foursquare_get_photos to retrieve information from UnClick without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
fsq_id string Yes
api_key string

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why foursquare_get_photos needs a policy

This tool retrieves publicly available photos associated with a Foursquare venue. It performs a read-only query operation with no side effects, data modification, or irreversible actions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal - an attacker could at most retrieve photos already publicly indexed by Foursquare.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'get_photos' and description states 'Get photos for a Foursquare place' - both indicate data retrieval with no modification or deletion.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about foursquare_get_photos

What does the foursquare_get_photos tool do? +

Get photos for a Foursquare place. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does foursquare_get_photos accept? +

foursquare_get_photos accepts 2 parameters: fsq_id, api_key. Required: fsq_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on foursquare_get_photos? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for foursquare_get_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 UnClick. Nothing to install.

What risk level is foursquare_get_photos? +

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

Can I rate-limit foursquare_get_photos? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the foursquare_get_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 foursquare_get_photos completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for foursquare_get_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 foursquare_get_photos? +

foursquare_get_photos is provided by the UnClick MCP server (@unclick/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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