spotify_get_artist

Get metadata and follower count for a Spotify artist.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 22 required

What spotify_get_artist does on UnClick

AI agents call spotify_get_artist 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
artist_id string Yes
bearer_token string Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why spotify_get_artist needs a policy

This tool queries Spotify's API to retrieve publicly available artist information. It performs a simple data retrieval operation without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any actions. The information retrieved (metadata and follower counts) are static, informational attributes. No reversible or irreversible changes are made to any system state.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get metadata and follower count for a Spotify artist' - uses verb 'Get' and retrieves read-only data (metadata, follower count) with no modification or side effects.

Questions about spotify_get_artist

What does the spotify_get_artist tool do? +

Get metadata and follower count for a Spotify artist. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does spotify_get_artist accept? +

spotify_get_artist accepts 2 parameters: artist_id, bearer_token. Required: artist_id, bearer_token. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on spotify_get_artist? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for spotify_get_artist: 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 spotify_get_artist? +

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

Can I rate-limit spotify_get_artist? +

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

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

spotify_get_artist 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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