youtube_update_playlist

Update a YouTube playlist

SERVERScopeGate SOURCEhttps://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}

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/io-github-alifanov-scopegate/youtube-update-playlist.md

WHAT IT DOES

What youtube_update_playlist does on ScopeGate

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

RISK

Why youtube_update_playlist is rated Medium

This tool modifies playlist metadata or contents on YouTube, which is a reversible Write operation. It is not Destructive (playlists remain intact), not Execute (no arbitrary code/command execution), and not Financial.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'youtube_update_playlist' and description 'Update a YouTube playlist' indicate modification of existing data (playlists). The verb 'update' is characteristic of Write operations that alter data reversibly without deleting it.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs youtube_update_playlist safely

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

youtube_update_playlist Rate-limited

youtube_update_playlist 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": {
    "youtube_update_playlist": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "youtube_update_playlist_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 ScopeGate, apply this rule, and every youtube_update_playlist call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about youtube_update_playlist

What does the youtube_update_playlist tool do? +

Update a YouTube playlist. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ScopeGate MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on youtube_update_playlist? +

Register the ScopeGate MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for youtube_update_playlist: 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 ScopeGate. Nothing to install.

What risk level is youtube_update_playlist? +

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

Can I rate-limit youtube_update_playlist? +

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

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

youtube_update_playlist is provided by the ScopeGate MCP server (https://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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