immich_tags_create · Immich MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What immich_tags_create does on Immich

AI agents use immich_tags_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_tags_create needs a policy

This tool creates a new organizational tag within a photo library, which is a reversible write operation (tags can be deleted or modified). It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, transfer funds, or expose sensitive user data directly. The scope is limited to adding a tag—a low-impact metadata change.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'immich_tags_create' and description phrase 'Create a new tag' indicate this creates metadata reversibly.

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Verdict

immich_tags_create Rate-limited

immich_tags_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_tags_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "immich_tags_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about immich_tags_create

What does the immich_tags_create tool do? +

Create a new tag. Use. 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_tags_create? +

Register the Immich MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for immich_tags_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_tags_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit immich_tags_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the immich_tags_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_tags_create completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for immich_tags_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_tags_create? +

immich_tags_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.