protect_get_camera_streams

A read tool on the UniFi Access MCP server.

SERVERUniFi Access MCP SOURCEpypi:unifi-protect-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/protect-get-camera-streams.md

WHAT IT DOES

What protect_get_camera_streams does on UniFi Access MCP

AI agents call protect_get_camera_streams to retrieve information from UniFi Access MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why protect_get_camera_streams is rated Low

The 'get' prefix and 'streams' suffix suggest this tool retrieves camera stream data without modifying state. Even though the description is empty, the naming convention strongly indicates a read-only query operation. The camera stream data itself is informational rather than operationally sensitive, resulting in low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'protect_get_camera_streams' uses 'get' which indicates a retrieval operation. Description is empty, reducing confidence.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs protect_get_camera_streams safely

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

protect_get_camera_streams Allowed

protect_get_camera_streams 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": {
    "protect_get_camera_streams": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about protect_get_camera_streams

What does the protect_get_camera_streams tool do? +

protect_get_camera_streams is a read tool on the UniFi Access MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UniFi Access MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on protect_get_camera_streams? +

Register the UniFi Access MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for protect_get_camera_streams: 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 UniFi Access MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is protect_get_camera_streams? +

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

Can I rate-limit protect_get_camera_streams? +

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

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

protect_get_camera_streams is provided by the UniFi Access MCP server (pypi:unifi-protect-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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