video_overview_create · NotebookLM MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What video_overview_create does on NotebookLM MCP Server

AI agents use video_overview_create 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 video_overview_create needs a policy

This tool generates new video artifacts from notebook sources—a create operation that modifies the notebook's outputs reversibly. It does not delete data (not Destructive), does not execute arbitrary code (not Execute), involves no financial transactions (not Financial), and is not a simple data retrieval (not Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'video_overview_create' indicates creation of video content from notebook data. Sibling tools like 'audio_overview_create', 'infographic_create', and 'slide_deck_create' are all Write operations (content generation).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

video_overview_create Rate-limited

video_overview_create 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": {
    "video_overview_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "video_overview_create_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 video_overview_create

What does the video_overview_create tool do? +

video_overview_create. 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 video_overview_create? +

Register the NotebookLM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for video_overview_create: 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 video_overview_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit video_overview_create? +

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

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

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