list_media

List items in a media library collection. Photos and videos are returned with their CDN url and metadata. Useful for finding existing media to attach to a new post via schedule_post.

Server Viraly MCP Server viraly-io/viraly-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_media does on Viraly MCP Server

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

Why list_media needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves media library data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any changes. It has no side effects beyond data retrieval. The blast radius is minimal—an agent could enumerate media assets but cannot alter them or trigger external operations. Classification as Read is appropriate.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'List items in a media library collection' and returns 'Photos and videos...with their CDN url and metadata.' The verb 'list' and the function of retrieving and returning existing media without modification are characteristic of read…

Questions about list_media

What does the list_media tool do? +

List items in a media library collection. Photos and videos are returned with their CDN url and metadata. Useful for finding existing media to attach to a new post via schedule_post. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Viraly MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_media? +

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

What risk level is list_media? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_media? +

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

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

list_media is provided by the Viraly MCP Server MCP server (viraly-io/viraly-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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