storeVideoSummary · YouTube Tools MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What storeVideoSummary does on YouTube Tools MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why storeVideoSummary needs a policy

The tool creates or updates records in a local database without irreversibly deleting data. This is a classic Write operation. Severity is medium because misuse could pollute the database with incorrect summaries, affecting downstream queries, but the operation is reversible (summaries can be corrected or deleted by authorized users).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Store or update a video summary in the database' — explicitly creates or modifies data reversibly.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

storeVideoSummary Rate-limited

storeVideoSummary 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": {
    "storeVideoSummary": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "storevideosummary_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 YouTube Tools MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about storeVideoSummary

What does the storeVideoSummary tool do? +

Store or update a video summary in the database. It is categorised as a Write tool in the YouTube Tools 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 storeVideoSummary? +

Register the YouTube Tools MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for storeVideoSummary: 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 YouTube Tools MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is storeVideoSummary? +

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

Can I rate-limit storeVideoSummary? +

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

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

storeVideoSummary is provided by the YouTube Tools MCP Server MCP server (n3s-online/youtube-tools-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.