// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

PODCLI TOOLS

17 tools from the Podcli MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 17 PODCLI TOOLS

READ 4 tools

Read analyze_energy Analyze audio energy levels for a video or specific segments. Useful for finding high-energy moments. Defau... Read clip_history View previously created clips to avoid duplicates. Check before creating new clips. Read get_ui_state Read the current podcli session state and get guidance on what to do next. Read list_outputs List all rendered clip files in the output directory with file sizes and dates.

WRITE 10 tools

Write create_clip STEP 3 — Export a single clip as a finished vertical short (1080x1920, 9:16).\n\n Write import_transcript Import an external transcript (e.g. from a transcription service) into the UI. Skips Whisper entirely. The ... Write knowledge_base Read or manage the podcli knowledge base. These are .md files that provide context about the podcast (hosts... Write manage_assets Register and manage reusable assets (logos, videos). Registered assets can be referenced by name in create_... Write manage_presets Save, load, list, or delete rendering presets. Presets store caption_style, crop_strategy, logo_path, and o... Write modify_clip Adjust a suggested clip before exporting. Change timing, title, or caption style. Write set_video Set the working video file without transcribing. Use this when you Write suggest_clips STEP 2 — Submit your clip suggestions after analyzing the transcript.\n\n Write toggle_clip Select or deselect a suggested clip by clip_number. Selected clips are exported with export_selected. Write update_settings Update rendering settings (caption style, crop strategy, logo, outro) in the Web UI.

EXECUTE 3 tools

Execute parse_transcript Parse a raw speaker-labeled plain text transcript into word-level timestamps. Input format: Execute batch_create_clips STEP 3 — Export multiple clips at once as finished vertical shorts.\n\n Execute transcribe_podcast STEP 1 — Transcribe a podcast video/audio file. This is typically the first tool you call.\n\n

// FAQ

How many tools does the Podcli MCP server have? +

The Podcli MCP server exposes 17 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Podcli tools? +

Route the Podcli server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Podcli tools fall into? +

Podcli tools are categorised as Read (4), Write (10), Execute (3). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Podcli tool call.

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