update_channel_status · Restream MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_channel_status does on Restream MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_channel_status needs a policy

This tool modifies streaming channel configuration by enabling or disabling channels, which is reversible—a channel can be re-enabled if accidentally disabled. It does not delete data or move money, so it falls under Write rather than Destructive or Financial. The severity is medium because disabling a channel could interrupt a user's streaming operations and affect their audience, but the action is fully reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_channel_status' and description 'Enable or disable a specific streaming channel' indicate modification of channel configuration state.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_channel_status Rate-limited

update_channel_status 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": {
    "update_channel_status": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_channel_status_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_channel_status

What does the update_channel_status tool do? +

Enable or disable a specific streaming channel. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Restream 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 update_channel_status? +

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

What risk level is update_channel_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_channel_status? +

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

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

update_channel_status is provided by the Restream MCP Server MCP server (shaktech786/restream-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.