youtube_voice_search_workaround

WHAT IT DOES

What youtube_voice_search_workaround does on Smart Home Control MCP Server

AI agents invoke youtube_voice_search_workaround to trigger actions in Smart Home Control 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why youtube_voice_search_workaround needs a policy

This tool executes an action on an external device (Android TV) by invoking the YouTube voice search interface via ADB. It goes beyond a simple read/query since it actively triggers UI interactions on the device. The blast radius is moderate: it could cause unintended media playback or UI state changes on the TV, but does not delete data or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition 'Alternative YouTube search that uses voice search interface' — triggers an external operation (voice search UI interaction) on a connected Android TV via ADB

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Verdict

youtube_voice_search_workaround Rate-limited

youtube_voice_search_workaround 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "youtube_voice_search_workaround": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "youtube_voice_search_workaround_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Smart Home Control MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about youtube_voice_search_workaround

What does the youtube_voice_search_workaround tool do? +

Alternative YouTube search that uses voice search interface. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Smart Home Control 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 youtube_voice_search_workaround? +

Register the Smart Home Control MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for youtube_voice_search_workaround: 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 youtube_voice_search_workaround? +

youtube_voice_search_workaround is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit youtube_voice_search_workaround? +

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

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

youtube_voice_search_workaround 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.