// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

UNSPLASHX TOOLS

4 tools from the Unsplashx MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

READ TOOLS

download_to_project Save files to a local directory. Supports `width`, `height`, and `quality` parameters. get_photo Get technical metadata for a photo ID. search_photos Search imagery with filters.

WRITE TOOLS

insert_to_page Add images + attribution to local files (MD/HTML). Supports `width`, `height`, and `quality` parameters. 2/5

// FAQ

How many tools does the Unsplashx MCP server have? +

The Unsplashx MCP server exposes 4 tools across 2 categories: Read, Write.

How do I enforce policies on Unsplashx tools? +

Use Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy. Write YAML rules for each tool — rate limits, argument validation, or deny rules — then run Intercept in front of the Unsplashx server.

What risk categories do Unsplashx tools fall into? +

Unsplashx tools are categorised as Read (3), Write (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policies on Unsplashx

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept

github.com/policylayer/intercept →