artifact_generate_report · NotebookLM MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What artifact_generate_report does on NotebookLM MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why artifact_generate_report needs a policy

This tool creates a new artifact (a written report) derived from existing notebook sources. It produces new content but does not delete, execute code, or involve financial transactions. The action is reversible in the sense that the report can be deleted later, placing it firmly in the Write category.

From the tool's definition "Generate a written report from notebook sources"

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

artifact_generate_report Rate-limited

artifact_generate_report 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": {
    "artifact_generate_report": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "artifact_generate_report_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches NotebookLM MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about artifact_generate_report

What does the artifact_generate_report tool do? +

Generate a written report from notebook sources. It is categorised as a Write tool in the NotebookLM 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 artifact_generate_report? +

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

What risk level is artifact_generate_report? +

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

Can I rate-limit artifact_generate_report? +

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

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

artifact_generate_report is provided by the NotebookLM MCP Server MCP server (pavelguzenfeld/notebooklm-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.