neptime_get_categories

Get all video categories. Returns: Array of category objects with id, name, video count.

Server Neptime neptime-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What neptime_get_categories does on Neptime

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

Why neptime_get_categories needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries categorical metadata from the Neptime platform without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a simple data fetch with no reversible or irreversible changes, financial impact, or code execution. It poses minimal risk as it only exposes public or user-accessible category information.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'neptime_get_categories' and description 'Get all video categories' with return of read-only metadata (id, name, video count) indicates a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Questions about neptime_get_categories

What does the neptime_get_categories tool do? +

Get all video categories. Returns: Array of category objects with id, name, video count. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Neptime MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on neptime_get_categories? +

Register the Neptime MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for neptime_get_categories: 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 Neptime. Nothing to install.

What risk level is neptime_get_categories? +

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

Can I rate-limit neptime_get_categories? +

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

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

neptime_get_categories is provided by the Neptime MCP server (neptime-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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