check_episode_saved

Check which episodes are already saved in your library (GET /me/episodes/contains) —

SERVERSpotify SOURCE@novalux12/spotify-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/novalux12-spotify-mcp/check-episode-saved.md

WHAT IT DOES

What check_episode_saved does on Spotify

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

RISK

Why check_episode_saved is rated Low

Even though check_episode_saved only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs check_episode_saved safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Spotify, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For check_episode_saved, this is the rule to start with:

check_episode_saved Allowed

check_episode_saved is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "check_episode_saved": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Spotify, apply this rule, and every check_episode_saved call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about check_episode_saved

What does the check_episode_saved tool do? +

Check which episodes are already saved in your library (GET /me/episodes/contains) —. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Spotify MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on check_episode_saved? +

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

What risk level is check_episode_saved? +

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

Can I rate-limit check_episode_saved? +

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

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

check_episode_saved is provided by the Spotify MCP server (@novalux12/spotify-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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