image_extract_colors_local

Extract dominant colors and color palette from a local image file. For images from providers (Pexels/Pixabay), first download them using stock_images_download_to_project, then use this tool. All paths are relative to the project root.

Server TSCodex MCP Images unbywyd/tscodex-mcp-images
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What image_extract_colors_local does on TSCodex MCP Images

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

Why image_extract_colors_local needs a policy

This tool reads image data and extracts color information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The action is purely analytical and non-destructive. It retrieves data (dominant colors and palettes) from an existing image file with no side effects. This clearly falls under the Read category with low severity.

From the tool's definition Extract dominant colors and color palette from a local image file. Performs color analysis on static image data without modifying, deleting, or executing operations.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Questions about image_extract_colors_local

What does the image_extract_colors_local tool do? +

Extract dominant colors and color palette from a local image file. For images from providers (Pexels/Pixabay), first download them using stock_images_download_to_project, then use this tool. All paths are relative to the project root. It is categorised as a Read tool in the TSCodex MCP Images MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on image_extract_colors_local? +

Register the TSCodex MCP Images MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for image_extract_colors_local: 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 TSCodex MCP Images. Nothing to install.

What risk level is image_extract_colors_local? +

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

Can I rate-limit image_extract_colors_local? +

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

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

image_extract_colors_local is provided by the TSCodex MCP Images MCP server (unbywyd/tscodex-mcp-images). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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