import_by_hashtag · Videoseek MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What import_by_hashtag does on Videoseek

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why import_by_hashtag needs a policy

The tool imports external videos into the system, which is a create/write operation that modifies the agent's video collection reversibly. While it retrieves data from an external source, the primary effect is writing/storing that data locally.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'import_by_hashtag' and description 'Import videos from a social media platform by hashtag' indicate the tool creates new data records (imported videos) in the system's persistent memory.

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Verdict

import_by_hashtag Rate-limited

import_by_hashtag 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": {
    "import_by_hashtag": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_by_hashtag_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Videoseek, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about import_by_hashtag

What does the import_by_hashtag tool do? +

Import videos from a social media platform by hashtag. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Videoseek MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on import_by_hashtag? +

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

What risk level is import_by_hashtag? +

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

Can I rate-limit import_by_hashtag? +

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

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

import_by_hashtag is provided by the Videoseek MCP server (kennyzheng-builds/videoseek-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.