add_tracking · MCP Podcast Scraper MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_tracking does on MCP Podcast Scraper

AI agents use add_tracking to create or update resources in MCP Podcast Scraper — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your MCP Podcast Scraper environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_tracking needs a policy

This tool creates a new tracking entry in the system, which constitutes a data modification (Write category). The severity is low because: (1) the operation is fully reversible via remove_tracking; (2) there are no side effects beyond storing a reference to an RSS feed URL; (3) the blast radius of misuse is limited to unwanted podcast tracking, causing no data loss or financial impact; and (4) it requires subsequent…

From the tool's definition The tool 'add_tracking' allows users to add a podcast RSS feed to a tracking list. The action modifies the tracking list by inserting new data, which is a reversible operation. Users can remove tracked feeds using the companion tool 'remove_tracking'.

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Verdict

add_tracking Rate-limited

add_tracking stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "add_tracking": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_tracking_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_tracking

What does the add_tracking tool do? +

Add a podcast RSS feed to the tracking list. Use check_new_episodes to find new episodes. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP Podcast Scraper MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_tracking? +

Register the MCP Podcast Scraper MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_tracking: 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 MCP Podcast Scraper. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_tracking? +

add_tracking is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit add_tracking? +

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

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

add_tracking is provided by the MCP Podcast Scraper MCP server (walid-koleilat/mcp-podcast-scraper). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.