getStreamType

Get the current streaming service (Spotify, AirPlay, Roon, etc.)

Server Lyngdorf MCP Server thejens/lyngdorf-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What getStreamType does on Lyngdorf MCP Server

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

Why getStreamType needs a policy

This tool retrieves information about the current streaming service in use on a Lyngdorf audio device. It performs a read-only query and does not modify, execute commands on external systems, or trigger any irreversible actions. The device context (audio control) and sibling tools (all prefixed with 'get' for status queries) confirm this is a passive information retrieval function.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'getStreamType' and description states 'Get the current streaming service' — a query operation with no modification or side effects.

Questions about getStreamType

What does the getStreamType tool do? +

Get the current streaming service (Spotify, AirPlay, Roon, etc.). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Lyngdorf MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on getStreamType? +

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

What risk level is getStreamType? +

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

Can I rate-limit getStreamType? +

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

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

getStreamType is provided by the Lyngdorf MCP Server MCP server (thejens/lyngdorf-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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