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obs-split-record-file

Splits the current file being recorded into a new file

How to control obs-split-record-file ↓

AI agents invoke obs-split-record-file 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 in OBS Studio that affects the recording session by splitting the current file. It's not purely destructive (data isn't deleted), nor is it a simple read or write — it executes an action that changes the state of the recording process and creates a new file segment.

From the tool's definition Splits the current file being recorded into a new file

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access obs-split-record-file 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-split-record-file:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "obs-split-record-file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "obs-split-record-file_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

obs-split-record-file 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-split-record-file tool do? +

Splits the current file being recorded into a new file. 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-split-record-file? +

Register the OBS MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for obs-split-record-file: 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-split-record-file? +

obs-split-record-file is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit obs-split-record-file? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the obs-split-record-file 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-split-record-file completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for obs-split-record-file. 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-split-record-file? +

obs-split-record-file 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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