text_to_sound_effects · ElevenLabs MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What text_to_sound_effects does on ElevenLabs MCP Server

AI agents invoke text_to_sound_effects to trigger actions in ElevenLabs MCP Server. 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 text_to_sound_effects needs a policy

Based on the server's stated capability of creating soundscapes and the tool name suggesting text-to-audio generation, this tool likely triggers an external audio generation/processing operation. It is an Execute-class action as it processes input and produces output via an external API, though it does not delete data or move money. Empty description reduces confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'text_to_sound_effects' and server description mentions 'create soundscapes' — implies generating/rendering audio from text input. Description is empty, lowering confidence.

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Verdict

text_to_sound_effects Rate-limited

text_to_sound_effects 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": {
    "text_to_sound_effects": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "text_to_sound_effects_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about text_to_sound_effects

What does the text_to_sound_effects tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on text_to_sound_effects? +

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

What risk level is text_to_sound_effects? +

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

Can I rate-limit text_to_sound_effects? +

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

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

text_to_sound_effects is provided by the ElevenLabs MCP Server MCP server (nguyendinhsinh361/elevenlabs-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.