// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

VLC TOOLS

8 tools from the Vlc MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 8 VLC TOOLS

READ 3 tools

Read get_available_videos Get all available videos with their path. Read get_status Get the current status of VLC playback. Read get_volume Get the current volume level of VLC (as a percentage).

WRITE 2 tools

Write adjust_volume Increase or decrease the volume by a specified percentage. Write set_volume Set the volume level of VLC (0-200, where 100 is normal volume).

EXECUTE 3 tools

Execute seek seek Execute show_video Show the video using the the video path and the subtitle language code. If the subtitle language code is an... Execute vlc_control Control VLC playback with actions: play, pause, stop, fullscreen.

// FAQ

How many tools does the Vlc MCP server have? +

The Vlc MCP server exposes 8 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Vlc tools? +

Route the Vlc 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 Vlc tools fall into? +

Vlc tools are categorised as Read (3), Write (2), Execute (3). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Vlc tool call.

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