read_speech
AI agents call read_speech to retrieve information from Voice Loop MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Despite the empty description, the name 'read_speech' combined with context (listening tools, voice conversation system) indicates this retrieves speech data for processing. No side effects, modifications, or external operations are triggered by reading audio input. Classified as Read with slightly reduced confidence due to missing description.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'read_speech' with empty description. Based on sibling tools (start_listening, stop_listening, speak), this tool retrieves/queries audio input data from the microphone without modifying or executing external operations.
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read_speech. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Voice Loop MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Voice Loop MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for read_speech: 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 Voice Loop MCP. Nothing to install.
read_speech is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the read_speech 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for read_speech. 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.
read_speech is provided by the Voice Loop MCP server (theonlypal/voice-loop-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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