tv_search_content

Search for content on streaming apps without automatically playing.

Server Smart Home Control MCP Server surya443/smart-home-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What tv_search_content does on Smart Home Control MCP Server

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

Why tv_search_content needs a policy

The tool explicitly searches for content and does not trigger playback or any side effects. The phrase 'without automatically playing' confirms it is a read-only query operation with no state changes.

From the tool's definition Search for content on streaming apps without automatically playing

Questions about tv_search_content

What does the tv_search_content tool do? +

Search for content on streaming apps without automatically playing. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Smart Home Control MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on tv_search_content? +

Register the Smart Home Control MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tv_search_content: 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 Smart Home Control MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tv_search_content? +

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

Can I rate-limit tv_search_content? +

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

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

tv_search_content is provided by the Smart Home Control MCP Server MCP server (surya443/smart-home-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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