roboflow_add_image_tags · Roboflow MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What roboflow_add_image_tags does on Roboflow MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why roboflow_add_image_tags needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies image tags, which is a reversible operation. Tags can be added, removed, or changed without permanently destroying the underlying data or executing arbitrary code. This fits the Write category. Severity is medium because tag manipulation could affect dataset organization and model training if misapplied at scale, but the impact is limited to metadata and reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states it is 'Additive; not destructive' and involves adding tags to an image, which modifies data reversibly.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

roboflow_add_image_tags Rate-limited

roboflow_add_image_tags 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": {
    "roboflow_add_image_tags": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "roboflow_add_image_tags_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about roboflow_add_image_tags

What does the roboflow_add_image_tags tool do? +

Add one or more tags to an image. Additive; not destructive. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Roboflow MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on roboflow_add_image_tags? +

Register the Roboflow MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for roboflow_add_image_tags: 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 Roboflow MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is roboflow_add_image_tags? +

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

Can I rate-limit roboflow_add_image_tags? +

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

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

roboflow_add_image_tags is provided by the Roboflow MCP Server MCP server (mayankd409/roboflow-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.