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What tv_list_playlists does on AirMCP
AI agents call tv_list_playlists to retrieve information from AirMCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why tv_list_playlists is rated Low
This tool performs a read-only operation to enumerate playlists in the Apple TV app. It retrieves information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any external operations. The blast radius is minimal—an AI agent misusing this could only enumerate user media collections without further impact.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'tv_list_playlists' and description 'List all playlists (libraries) in Apple TV app' indicate a query operation that retrieves data without modification or side effects.
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The rule that runs tv_list_playlists 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 tv_list_playlists, this is the rule to start with:
tv_list_playlists is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect AirMCP, apply this rule, and every tv_list_playlists call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about tv_list_playlists
List all playlists (libraries) in Apple TV app. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AirMCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Air MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tv_list_playlists: 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.
tv_list_playlists is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tv_list_playlists 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for tv_list_playlists. 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.
tv_list_playlists 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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