fathom_get_transcript

Get the full transcript for a specific Fathom recording. This tool retrieves the complete timestamped transcript of a meeting, including speaker identification and timestamps for each segment. Args: - recording_id (number, required): The ID of the recording to get the transcript for - response_fo...

Server Fathom MCP Server lukas-bekr/fathom-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What fathom_get_transcript does on Fathom MCP Server

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

Why fathom_get_transcript needs a policy

This tool queries and returns meeting transcript data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a read-only data retrieval function with minimal blast radius even if an AI misuses it (worst case: unauthorized access to transcript content already associated with the recording_id). No side effects or irreversible actions are possible.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get the full transcript' and 'retrieves the complete timestamped transcript' — purely a retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or execution of code/commands.

Questions about fathom_get_transcript

What does the fathom_get_transcript tool do? +

Get the full transcript for a specific Fathom recording. This tool retrieves the complete timestamped transcript of a meeting, including speaker identification and timestamps for each segment. Args: - recording_id (number, required): The ID of the recording to get the transcript for - response_format (. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Fathom MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on fathom_get_transcript? +

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

What risk level is fathom_get_transcript? +

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

Can I rate-limit fathom_get_transcript? +

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

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

fathom_get_transcript is provided by the Fathom MCP Server MCP server (lukas-bekr/fathom-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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