unsplash_get_statistics

Get view, download, and like statistics for a specific photo. This tool provides detailed analytics including total counts and recent trends for a photo

Server Unsplash MCP Server mjordi/unsplash-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What unsplash_get_statistics does on Unsplash MCP Server

AI agents call unsplash_get_statistics to retrieve information from Unsplash MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why unsplash_get_statistics needs a policy

This tool retrieves pre-computed statistics (view counts, download counts, like counts, and trends) for a photo. It performs a read-only query operation with no ability to modify data, delete records, execute code, or trigger external operations. The statistics are informational only.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'unsplash_get_statistics' and description 'Get view, download, and like statistics for a specific photo' indicate retrieval of analytics data with no modification or side effects beyond querying.

Questions about unsplash_get_statistics

What does the unsplash_get_statistics tool do? +

Get view, download, and like statistics for a specific photo. This tool provides detailed analytics including total counts and recent trends for a photo. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Unsplash MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on unsplash_get_statistics? +

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

What risk level is unsplash_get_statistics? +

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

Can I rate-limit unsplash_get_statistics? +

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

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

unsplash_get_statistics is provided by the Unsplash MCP Server MCP server (mjordi/unsplash-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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