youtube_upload_video

SERVERDialogbrain SOURCEhttps://api.dialogbrain.com/mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 82 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-saloprj-dialogbrain/youtube-upload-video.md

WHAT IT DOES

What youtube_upload_video does on Dialogbrain

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`tags`	array	—	Optional list of tag strings (max ~500 chars total).
`title`	string	Yes	Video title (max 100 chars).
`file_id`	integer	Yes	Workspace `files.id` of the video to upload. Must be a video/* MIME type and `status='ready'`. Get IDs from the [ATTACHMENTS] block, files.search, or search.fil
`privacy`	string	—	Privacy status. 'private' (default), 'unlisted', or 'public'.
`category_id`	string	—	YouTube category ID (default '22' = People & Blogs). See https://developers.google.com/youtube/v3/docs/videoCategories/list.
`description`	string	—	Video description (max 5000 chars). OMIT to upload without a description.
`made_for_kids`	boolean	—	COPPA flag. OMIT for the standard (non-kids) default.
`channel_account_id`	integer	—	The connected YouTube channel_account.id. OMIT to auto-resolve the workspace's YouTube account.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why youtube_upload_video is rated Medium

This tool creates/uploads video content to YouTube, a reversible action. It is categorized as Write rather than Execute because the primary function is data creation (uploading a video asset), not running arbitrary code or commands. While publishing could affect reach, the core operation is content creation.

From the tool's definition Tool name: 'youtube_upload_video'. Description: 'Upload a workspace-owned video file...to the connected YouTube channel' and 'pass privacy=\'public\' to publish.' This creates new content on an external platform.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs youtube_upload_video safely

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

youtube_upload_video Rate-limited

youtube_upload_video 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_upload_video": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "youtube_upload_video_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 Dialogbrain, apply this rule, and every youtube_upload_video call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about youtube_upload_video

What does the youtube_upload_video tool do? +

Upload a workspace-owned video file (file_id) to the connected YouTube channel. Returns video_id + thread_id. Costs 1600 quota units. Default privacy is 'private' — pass privacy='public' to publish. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Dialogbrain MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does youtube_upload_video accept? +

youtube_upload_video accepts 8 parameters: tags, title, file_id, privacy, category_id, description, made_for_kids, channel_account_id. Required: title, file_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on youtube_upload_video? +

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

What risk level is youtube_upload_video? +

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

Can I rate-limit youtube_upload_video? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the youtube_upload_video 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_upload_video completely? +

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

youtube_upload_video is provided by the Dialogbrain MCP server (https://api.dialogbrain.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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