import_property_images · Rentalot MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What import_property_images does on Rentalot MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why import_property_images needs a policy

This tool creates and modifies data (property images) in a reversible manner. While it involves external URL fetching (with SSRF protection noted) and asynchronous processing, the core function is importing and storing images as part of property records, which is a Write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Write operation — requires Pro tier or higher' and performs creation/modification of property data by downloading and uploading images to external storage (R2).

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Verdict

import_property_images Rate-limited

import_property_images 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": {
    "import_property_images": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_property_images_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 Rentalot MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about import_property_images

What does the import_property_images tool do? +

Use to import property images from external URLs. The server downloads from the URLs (SSRF-protected) and uploads to R2 asynchronously. Returns a job ID to track progress. Supports Idempotency-Key header. Write operation — requires Pro tier or higher. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Rentalot 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 import_property_images? +

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

What risk level is import_property_images? +

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

Can I rate-limit import_property_images? +

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

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

import_property_images is provided by the Rentalot MCP Server MCP server (rentalot-ai/rentalot-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.