resolve_vanity_url

Convert a Steam vanity URL (custom profile name) to a 64-bit Steam ID

Server Steam MCP Server sharkusmanch/steam-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What resolve_vanity_url does on Steam MCP Server

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

Why resolve_vanity_url needs a policy

This tool only performs a lookup/resolution operation, converting a vanity URL string to a Steam ID. It retrieves data with no side effects, modifications, or destructive actions.

From the tool's definition Convert a Steam vanity URL (custom profile name) to a 64-bit Steam ID

Questions about resolve_vanity_url

What does the resolve_vanity_url tool do? +

Convert a Steam vanity URL (custom profile name) to a 64-bit Steam ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Steam MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on resolve_vanity_url? +

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

What risk level is resolve_vanity_url? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_vanity_url? +

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

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

resolve_vanity_url is provided by the Steam MCP Server MCP server (sharkusmanch/steam-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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