protect_list_cameras

List all cameras.

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-list-cameras.md

WHAT IT DOES

What protect_list_cameras does on UniFi Access MCP

AI agents call protect_list_cameras 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_list_cameras is rated Low

This tool retrieves camera information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a simple data query that provides visibility into connected cameras within the UniFi Access system. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could enumerate cameras but cannot alter access controls, delete records, or trigger unauthorized actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'protect_list_cameras' with description 'List all cameras' indicates a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

protect_list_cameras Allowed

protect_list_cameras 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_list_cameras": {}
  }
}

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_list_cameras call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about protect_list_cameras

What does the protect_list_cameras tool do? +

List all cameras. 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_list_cameras? +

Register the UniFi Access MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for protect_list_cameras: 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_list_cameras? +

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

Can I rate-limit protect_list_cameras? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the protect_list_cameras 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_list_cameras completely? +

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

protect_list_cameras 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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