fireflies_search_transcripts

Search for transcripts containing specific keywords, with optional date filtering. Returns a human-readable list of matching transcripts with metadata and summary information.

Server Fireflies MCP Server props-labs/fireflies-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What fireflies_search_transcripts does on Fireflies MCP Server

AI agents call fireflies_search_transcripts to retrieve information from Fireflies MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why fireflies_search_transcripts needs a policy

This tool performs a query operation on existing meeting transcripts without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It retrieves and filters data based on search criteria, which is characteristic of Read operations. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius—misuse would only expose transcript data the agent is already authorized to access.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Search for transcripts containing specific keywords' and 'Returns a human-readable list of matching transcripts with metadata and summary information.' The verb 'search' and the read-only nature of returning results indicate no…

Questions about fireflies_search_transcripts

What does the fireflies_search_transcripts tool do? +

Search for transcripts containing specific keywords, with optional date filtering. Returns a human-readable list of matching transcripts with metadata and summary information. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Fireflies MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on fireflies_search_transcripts? +

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

What risk level is fireflies_search_transcripts? +

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

Can I rate-limit fireflies_search_transcripts? +

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

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

fireflies_search_transcripts is provided by the Fireflies MCP Server MCP server (props-labs/fireflies-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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