youtube_reporting_create_job · YouTube MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What youtube_reporting_create_job does on YouTube MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why youtube_reporting_create_job needs a policy

Based on the name alone, 'create_job' strongly implies creating a new reporting job on YouTube's Reporting API, which is a Write operation (creating a resource). However, the empty description lowers confidence. Creating a reporting job is reversible and has limited blast radius — it schedules data exports but does not delete or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name: youtube_reporting_create_job; description is empty and uninformative.

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Verdict

youtube_reporting_create_job Rate-limited

youtube_reporting_create_job 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": {
    "youtube_reporting_create_job": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "youtube_reporting_create_job_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about youtube_reporting_create_job

What does the youtube_reporting_create_job tool do? +

youtube_reporting_create_job. It is categorised as a Write tool in the YouTube 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 youtube_reporting_create_job? +

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

What risk level is youtube_reporting_create_job? +

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

Can I rate-limit youtube_reporting_create_job? +

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

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

youtube_reporting_create_job is provided by the YouTube MCP Server MCP server (pauling-ai/youtube-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.