immich_duplicates_dismiss · Immich MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What immich_duplicates_dismiss does on Immich

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why immich_duplicates_dismiss needs a policy

The name suggests dismissing detected duplicates, likely marking them as reviewed/not duplicates rather than deleting them. This is probably a reversible state change (Write), but without a description, confidence is low. It could be Destructive if dismissing triggers deletion, but 'dismiss' typically implies marking/flagging rather than deleting.

From the tool's definition Tool name: immich_duplicates_dismiss — no description provided

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Verdict

immich_duplicates_dismiss Rate-limited

immich_duplicates_dismiss 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": {
    "immich_duplicates_dismiss": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "immich_duplicates_dismiss_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about immich_duplicates_dismiss

What does the immich_duplicates_dismiss tool do? +

immich_duplicates_dismiss. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Immich MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on immich_duplicates_dismiss? +

Register the Immich MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for immich_duplicates_dismiss: 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 Immich. Nothing to install.

What risk level is immich_duplicates_dismiss? +

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

Can I rate-limit immich_duplicates_dismiss? +

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

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

immich_duplicates_dismiss is provided by the Immich MCP server (whitehara/immich-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.