show_group_playback_video · MCP Server

WHAT IT DOES

What show_group_playback_video does on MCP Server - VMS Integration

AI agents invoke show_group_playback_video to trigger actions in MCP Server - VMS Integration. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

THE RISK

High Risk

Why show_group_playback_video needs a policy

Based on the server context which mentions managing playback dialogs, this tool likely triggers UI actions or external operations to display video playback for a group of channels. This aligns with Execute (triggering external operations/browser-like actions). Confidence is low due to empty description; it could also be Read if it merely retrieves a stream.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'show_group_playback_video' and server description mentions 'manage playback dialogs for specific channels and timestamps'. Description is empty/uninformative.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access show_group_playback_video gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control show_group_playback_video

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and MCP Server - VMS Integration, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for show_group_playback_video:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "show_group_playback_video": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "show_group_playback_video_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

show_group_playback_video stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about show_group_playback_video

What does the show_group_playback_video tool do? +

show_group_playback_video. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the MCP Server - VMS Integration MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on show_group_playback_video? +

Register the MCP Server - VMS Integration MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for show_group_playback_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 MCP Server - VMS Integration. Nothing to install.

What risk level is show_group_playback_video? +

show_group_playback_video is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit show_group_playback_video? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the show_group_playback_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 show_group_playback_video completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for show_group_playback_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 show_group_playback_video? +

show_group_playback_video is provided by the MCP Server - VMS Integration MCP server (jyjune/mcp_vms). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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