list_shows

List all available podcast shows.

Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_shows does on Jupiter Broadcasting Podcast Data MCP Server

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

Why list_shows needs a policy

This tool retrieves and displays public metadata about available podcast shows. It performs a read-only query against the podcast data with no side effects, reversible modifications, destructive actions, or financial implications. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius if misused—at worst, an agent could enumerate shows repeatedly, causing negligible harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_shows' and description 'List all available podcast shows' indicate a simple data retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or code execution capabilities.

Questions about list_shows

What does the list_shows tool do? +

List all available podcast shows. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Jupiter Broadcasting Podcast Data MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_shows? +

Register the Jupiter Broadcasting Podcast Data MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_shows: 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 Jupiter Broadcasting Podcast Data MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_shows? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_shows? +

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

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

list_shows is provided by the Jupiter Broadcasting Podcast Data MCP Server MCP server (red5d/podcast_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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