like_video · TikVid MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What like_video does on TikVid MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why like_video needs a policy

Liking a video is a write operation that modifies social engagement data. It is reversible (likes can typically be undone), has minimal blast radius, and does not delete data, execute code, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition 'Like a video on TikVid' — this creates a social interaction (a like) on a video, which is a reversible write action.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

like_video Rate-limited

like_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": {
    "like_video": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "like_video_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about like_video

What does the like_video tool do? +

Like a video on TikVid. It is categorised as a Write tool in the TikVid MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on like_video? +

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

What risk level is like_video? +

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

Can I rate-limit like_video? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the like_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 like_video completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for like_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 like_video? +

like_video 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.