emby_search_library

Search the Emby media library.

Server HomeOps MCP Server wolffcatskyy/homeops-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What emby_search_library does on HomeOps MCP Server

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

Why emby_search_library needs a policy

This is a read-only operation that queries a media library. It retrieves information matching search criteria but does not create, modify, delete, or execute any actions. The search functionality is a standard information retrieval pattern with no side effects or destructive capability.

From the tool's definition The tool name 'emby_search_library' and description 'Search the Emby media library' indicate a query operation that retrieves or searches existing data without modifying, deleting, or executing external operations.

Questions about emby_search_library

What does the emby_search_library tool do? +

Search the Emby media library. It is categorised as a Read tool in the HomeOps MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on emby_search_library? +

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

What risk level is emby_search_library? +

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

Can I rate-limit emby_search_library? +

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

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

emby_search_library is provided by the HomeOps MCP Server MCP server (wolffcatskyy/homeops-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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