immich_shared_links_create · Immich MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What immich_shared_links_create does on Immich

AI agents use immich_shared_links_create 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_shared_links_create needs a policy

The tool creates new shareable links for albums or assets, which are data modifications that persist in the system but can be undone by deleting the link. This is classic Write category behavior: creating or modifying data reversibly.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Create a shareable link' — this creates new data (a shareable link resource) with reversible side effects. Shares can be deleted or modified later.

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Verdict

immich_shared_links_create Rate-limited

immich_shared_links_create 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_shared_links_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "immich_shared_links_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about immich_shared_links_create

What does the immich_shared_links_create tool do? +

Create a shareable link for an album or specific assets. Optionally set expiry and password. 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_shared_links_create? +

Register the Immich MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for immich_shared_links_create: 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_shared_links_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit immich_shared_links_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the immich_shared_links_create 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_shared_links_create completely? +

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

immich_shared_links_create 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.