browse_live

See all currently active live streams on TikVid.

Server TikVid MCP Server liortesta/tikvid
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What browse_live does on TikVid MCP Server

AI agents call browse_live to retrieve information from TikVid MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why browse_live needs a policy

This tool only retrieves and displays information about currently active live streams. It is a passive read operation with no capability to modify data, execute commands, delete content, or trigger transactions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal - an agent could potentially spam requests or scrape data, but cannot cause harm through the tool's intended functionality.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'See all currently active live streams' - a query operation that retrieves data about live streams with no modification or side effects.

Questions about browse_live

What does the browse_live tool do? +

See all currently active live streams on TikVid. It is categorised as a Read tool in the TikVid MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on browse_live? +

Register the TikVid MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for browse_live: 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 TikVid MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is browse_live? +

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

Can I rate-limit browse_live? +

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

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

browse_live is provided by the TikVid MCP Server MCP server (liortesta/tikvid). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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