picsum_get

Get info about a specific Lorem Picsum photo by ID.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

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/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/picsum-get.md

WHAT IT DOES

What picsum_get does on UnClick

AI agents call picsum_get to retrieve information from UnClick 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
`id`	string	Yes	Photo ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why picsum_get is rated Low

This tool retrieves information about a photo resource. It performs a query operation without modifying, deleting, or executing any code. The blast radius of misuse is minimal — an agent could only enumerate or view photo metadata from a public image service. No data mutation, deletion, code execution, or financial impact is possible.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get info about a specific Lorem Picsum photo by ID' — the verb 'Get' and the retrieval nature of querying photo metadata indicates read-only access with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs picsum_get safely

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

picsum_get Allowed

picsum_get 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": {
    "picsum_get": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect UnClick, apply this rule, and every picsum_get call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about picsum_get

What does the picsum_get tool do? +

Get info about a specific Lorem Picsum photo by ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does picsum_get accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on picsum_get? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for picsum_get: 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 picsum_get? +

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

Can I rate-limit picsum_get? +

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

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

picsum_get 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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