search_subtitles_semantic

Semantic search in podcast subtitles (iTunes, Google Play, etc.)

SERVERContextForge MCP Gateway SOURCEjrmatherly/mcp-context-forge

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What search_subtitles_semantic does on ContextForge MCP Gateway

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

RISK

Why search_subtitles_semantic is rated Low

This tool only reads and searches subtitle content from podcast metadata sources. It has no side effects, does not execute arbitrary code or commands, does not modify data, and does not delete or move money. The semantic search capability is a read-only query operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent—worst case being retrieval of unexpected subtitle text.

From the tool's definition The tool performs 'Semantic search in podcast subtitles' which is a retrieval operation. It queries existing subtitle data from public podcast platforms (iTunes, Google Play, etc.) without modifying, executing code, deleting, or committing financial…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs search_subtitles_semantic safely

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

search_subtitles_semantic Allowed

search_subtitles_semantic 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": {
    "search_subtitles_semantic": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about search_subtitles_semantic

What does the search_subtitles_semantic tool do? +

Semantic search in podcast subtitles (iTunes, Google Play, etc.). It is categorised as a Read tool in the ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on search_subtitles_semantic? +

Register the ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_subtitles_semantic: 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 ContextForge MCP Gateway. Nothing to install.

What risk level is search_subtitles_semantic? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_subtitles_semantic? +

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

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

search_subtitles_semantic is provided by the ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP server (jrmatherly/mcp-context-forge). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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