create_template_from_description

WHAT IT DOES

What create_template_from_description does on Rawtherapee

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_template_from_description needs a policy

Creating a template from a description is a Write operation—it generates new configuration data that can be saved and reused. The severity is medium because template creation is reversible (templates can be deleted) and the blast radius is limited to photo editing workflows. Confidence is moderate (0.75) because the description is empty, requiring inference from the tool name and server context.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_template_from_description' indicates creation of a new template artifact. Context shows this is a RAW photo editing server where templates are configurations applied to images. The empty description prevents full certainty about scope.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_template_from_description Rate-limited

create_template_from_description 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": {
    "create_template_from_description": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_template_from_description_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Rawtherapee, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_template_from_description

What does the create_template_from_description tool do? +

create_template_from_description. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Rawtherapee MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_template_from_description? +

Register the Rawtherapee MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_template_from_description: 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 Rawtherapee. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_template_from_description? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_template_from_description? +

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

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

create_template_from_description is provided by the Rawtherapee MCP server (lucamarien/rawtherapee-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.