spotlight_sync

Push semantically indexed data to macOS Core Spotlight, making it discoverable via Spotlight search and Siri.

SERVERAirMCP SOURCEairmcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/heznpc-airmcp/spotlight-sync.md

WHAT IT DOES

What spotlight_sync does on AirMCP

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

RISK

Why spotlight_sync is rated Medium

The tool writes/pushes data into the macOS Core Spotlight index, creating new searchable entries. This is a reversible write operation (index entries can be removed), but it modifies system-level search indexes and makes data discoverable via Spotlight and Siri, which has meaningful privacy implications if misused.

From the tool's definition Push semantically indexed data to macOS Core Spotlight, making it discoverable via Spotlight search and Siri.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs spotlight_sync safely

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

spotlight_sync Rate-limited

spotlight_sync 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": {
    "spotlight_sync": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "spotlight_sync_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about spotlight_sync

What does the spotlight_sync tool do? +

Push semantically indexed data to macOS Core Spotlight, making it discoverable via Spotlight search and Siri. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AirMCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on spotlight_sync? +

Register the Air MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for spotlight_sync: 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 AirMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is spotlight_sync? +

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

Can I rate-limit spotlight_sync? +

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

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

spotlight_sync is provided by the Air MCP server (airmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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