tvbox_play_media · MCP Server for Binge-watch MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What tvbox_play_media does on MCP Server for Binge-watch

AI agents invoke tvbox_play_media to trigger actions in MCP Server for Binge-watch. 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why tvbox_play_media needs a policy

The name suggests executing a media playback action on an external device (TVBox), which is an external operation trigger. However, the description is empty, reducing confidence. Based on sibling tool 'mitv_play_media' and the server context (Binge-watch/MoonTV/LunaTV), this tool likely initiates media playback — an Execute-level action.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'tvbox_play_media' implies triggering media playback on a TV box device; description is empty and uninformative.

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Verdict

tvbox_play_media Rate-limited

tvbox_play_media 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

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FAQ

Questions about tvbox_play_media

What does the tvbox_play_media tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on tvbox_play_media? +

Register the MCP Server for Binge-watch MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tvbox_play_media: 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 for Binge-watch. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tvbox_play_media? +

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

Can I rate-limit tvbox_play_media? +

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

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

tvbox_play_media is provided by the MCP Server for Binge-watch MCP server (aahl/mcp-vods). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.