get_video_metadata_by_filters

Retrieves video metadata based on the provided filters.

Server Video Metadata MCP Server stich-studios/metadata-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_video_metadata_by_filters does on Video Metadata MCP Server

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

Why get_video_metadata_by_filters needs a policy

This tool queries and returns video metadata without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It performs database filtering and retrieval, which is a classic Read operation. The sibling tools (list_unique_*) further confirm this server's read-oriented nature. No side effects or irreversible actions are possible with this tool.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Retrieves video metadata based on the provided filters.' The name includes 'get_' prefix and description uses 'Retrieves,' both indicating a read-only query operation with no data modification or deletion.

Questions about get_video_metadata_by_filters

What does the get_video_metadata_by_filters tool do? +

Retrieves video metadata based on the provided filters. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Video Metadata MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_video_metadata_by_filters? +

Register the Video Metadata MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_video_metadata_by_filters: 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 Video Metadata MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_video_metadata_by_filters? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_video_metadata_by_filters? +

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

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

get_video_metadata_by_filters is provided by the Video Metadata MCP Server MCP server (stich-studios/metadata-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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