playlists_get_updates

Get updates for a specific playlist

SERVERPropresenter SOURCE@alxpark/propresenter-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-alxpark-propresenter-mcp/playlists-get-updates.md

WHAT IT DOES

What playlists_get_updates does on Propresenter

AI agents call playlists_get_updates to retrieve information from Propresenter without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why playlists_get_updates is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries playlist update information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward data retrieval function consistent with the Read category. The blast radius is minimal as it only accesses existing information about a presentation playlist.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'playlists_get_updates' and description 'Get updates for a specific playlist' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification of data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs playlists_get_updates safely

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

playlists_get_updates Allowed

playlists_get_updates is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "playlists_get_updates": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about playlists_get_updates

What does the playlists_get_updates tool do? +

Get updates for a specific playlist. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Propresenter MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on playlists_get_updates? +

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

What risk level is playlists_get_updates? +

playlists_get_updates is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit playlists_get_updates? +

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

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

playlists_get_updates is provided by the Propresenter MCP server (@alxpark/propresenter-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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