podcast_get_episodes

Get episodes for a podcast from Podcast Index.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 41 required

What podcast_get_episodes does on UnClick

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
id number Yes
max number
api_key string
api_secret string

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why podcast_get_episodes needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves podcast episode data from an external service (Podcast Index). It performs a read-only lookup with no ability to modify, delete, or execute code. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could at worst retrieve episodes for many podcasts, which is already public data. No financial, destructive, or execution risks are present.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'podcast_get_episodes' and description 'Get episodes for a podcast from Podcast Index' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about podcast_get_episodes

What does the podcast_get_episodes tool do? +

Get episodes for a podcast from Podcast Index. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does podcast_get_episodes accept? +

podcast_get_episodes accepts 4 parameters: id, max, api_key, api_secret. Required: id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on podcast_get_episodes? +

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

What risk level is podcast_get_episodes? +

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

Can I rate-limit podcast_get_episodes? +

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

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

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

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