rename_video · Tavus MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What rename_video does on Tavus MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why rename_video needs a policy

The rename_video tool modifies a video's name/metadata, which is a write operation. It is reversible (can be renamed again), so it does not qualify as Destructive. The blast radius is low because renaming a video has minimal impact on system integrity or data availability. Confidence is high because the intent is clear from the name and description.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description: 'Rename an existing video'. Renaming is a metadata modification that is reversible and does not delete or destroy data.

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Verdict

rename_video Rate-limited

rename_video 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": {
    "rename_video": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "rename_video_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 Tavus MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about rename_video

What does the rename_video tool do? +

Rename an existing video. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tavus 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 rename_video? +

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

What risk level is rename_video? +

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

Can I rate-limit rename_video? +

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

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

rename_video is provided by the Tavus MCP Server MCP server (rakeshdavid/tavus-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.