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obs-send-stream-caption

Sends CEA-608 caption text over the stream output

How to control obs-send-stream-caption ↓

AI agents invoke obs-send-stream-caption to trigger actions in OBS MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

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This tool triggers an external operation — injecting caption text into a live stream output. It has real-time effects on an active broadcast visible to viewers, but does not modify stored data or cause irreversible destruction. It fits Execute as it performs an action whose effects depend on the arguments provided (the caption text sent).

From the tool's definition Sends CEA-608 caption text over the stream output

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access obs-send-stream-caption gives an agent:

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and OBS MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for obs-send-stream-caption:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "obs-send-stream-caption": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "obs-send-stream-caption_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

obs-send-stream-caption stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register OBS MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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What does the obs-send-stream-caption tool do? +

Sends CEA-608 caption text over the stream output. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the OBS MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on obs-send-stream-caption? +

Register the OBS MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for obs-send-stream-caption: 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 OBS MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is obs-send-stream-caption? +

obs-send-stream-caption is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit obs-send-stream-caption? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the obs-send-stream-caption 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 obs-send-stream-caption completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for obs-send-stream-caption. 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 obs-send-stream-caption? +

obs-send-stream-caption is provided by the OBS MCP Server MCP server (royshil/obs-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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