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describe_audio

Send a captured audio clip to Gemini or GPT-4o to get a plain-English description of what it sounds like — useful when something sounds wrong but you cannot describe it.

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describe_audio is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call describe_audio to retrieve information from Webear without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though describe_audio only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "describe_audio": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access describe_audio gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so describe_audio only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the describe_audio tool do? +

Send a captured audio clip to Gemini or GPT-4o to get a plain-English description of what it sounds like — useful when something sounds wrong but you cannot describe it.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Webear MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on describe_audio? +

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

What risk level is describe_audio? +

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

Can I rate-limit describe_audio? +

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

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

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

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