start_live_encoder

Start a live encoder (Zype Live channel) so it begins ingesting and encoding its live signal.

SERVERZype Com SOURCEzype/zype-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity verified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/com-zype-mcp-server/start-live-encoder.md

WHAT IT DOES

What start_live_encoder does on Zype Com

AI agents invoke start_live_encoder to trigger actions in Zype Com. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`encoder_id`	string	Yes	The unique ID of the live encoder (required)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why start_live_encoder is rated High

start_live_encoder triggers real processes with real consequences. An agent gone sideways doesn't fire it once. It starts dozens of builds, sends mass notifications, or burns through compute before anyone looks up.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs start_live_encoder safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Zype Com, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For start_live_encoder, this is the rule to start with:

start_live_encoder Rate-limited

start_live_encoder stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "start_live_encoder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "start_live_encoder_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Zype Com, apply this rule, and every start_live_encoder call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about start_live_encoder

What does the start_live_encoder tool do? +

Start a live encoder (Zype Live channel) so it begins ingesting and encoding its live signal. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Zype Com MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

What parameters does start_live_encoder accept? +

start_live_encoder accepts 1 parameter: encoder_id. Required: encoder_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on start_live_encoder? +

Register the Zype Com MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for start_live_encoder: 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 Zype Com. Nothing to install.

What risk level is start_live_encoder? +

start_live_encoder is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit start_live_encoder? +

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

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

start_live_encoder is provided by the Zype Com MCP server (zype/zype-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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