audible_get_library_item

Fetch a single library item by ASIN, including progress and download-related fields.

Server Audible tannerwj/audible-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What audible_get_library_item does on Audible

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

Why audible_get_library_item needs a policy

This tool retrieves metadata about a library item without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward read operation that queries Audible's data. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could retrieve unauthorized library information if access controls are inadequate, but the tool itself performs no irreversible actions.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Fetch a single library item by ASIN, including progress and download-related fields.' The verb 'Fetch' and the sibling tools (audible_list_library, audible_get_catalog_product, audible_get_listening_stats,…

Questions about audible_get_library_item

What does the audible_get_library_item tool do? +

Fetch a single library item by ASIN, including progress and download-related fields. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Audible MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on audible_get_library_item? +

Register the Audible MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for audible_get_library_item: 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 Audible. Nothing to install.

What risk level is audible_get_library_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit audible_get_library_item? +

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

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

audible_get_library_item is provided by the Audible MCP server (tannerwj/audible-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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