update_base_profile · Rawtherapee MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_base_profile does on Rawtherapee

AI agents use update_base_profile 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 update_base_profile needs a policy

This tool modifies configuration data (a profile) reversibly rather than executing arbitrary operations or deleting data. The 'update' verb signals a Write action. Severity is high because corrupting or maliciously modifying a base profile used across multiple photos could degrade image quality or workflow for all subsequent edits.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_base_profile' indicates modification of a base profile configuration used in RAW photo development. Within a photo editing context, updating profiles affects processing parameters applied to images.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_base_profile Rate-limited

update_base_profile 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": {
    "update_base_profile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_base_profile_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL →

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 update_base_profile

What does the update_base_profile tool do? +

update_base_profile. 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 update_base_profile? +

Register the Rawtherapee MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_base_profile: 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 update_base_profile? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_base_profile? +

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

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

update_base_profile 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.