unsplash_search_users

Search for photographers and users on Unsplash. Find photographers by name or username to explore their portfolio. Args: - query (string): Search keywords for users/photographers - page (number): Page number for pagination (default: 1) - per_page (number): Results per page, 1-30 (default: 10) - r...

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

What unsplash_search_users does on Unsplash MCP Server

AI agents call unsplash_search_users 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_search_users needs a policy

unsplash_search_users performs a query against user/photographer data and returns results. It has no side effects, does not modify data, does not execute code, and does not handle financial transactions. This is a straightforward read/retrieval operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool searches for photographers and users on Unsplash and returns their profiles/portfolios. Described actions are 'search' and 'explore' with parameters for query, pagination, and formatting—all read-only operations with no data modification, deletion, or…

Questions about unsplash_search_users

What does the unsplash_search_users tool do? +

Search for photographers and users on Unsplash. Find photographers by name or username to explore their portfolio. Args: - query (string): Search keywords for users/photographers - page (number): Page number for pagination (default: 1) - per_page (number): Results per page, 1-30 (default: 10) - response_format (string): Output as. 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_search_users? +

Register the Unsplash MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for unsplash_search_users: 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_search_users? +

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

Can I rate-limit unsplash_search_users? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the unsplash_search_users 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_search_users completely? +

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

unsplash_search_users 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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