YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE

Retrieves the YouTube Channel ID for a specific YouTube channel handle.

Single-target operation

Part of the Youtube MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents call YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE to retrieve information from Youtube without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE

Even though YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

youtube.yaml

tools:
  YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Youtube policy for all 36 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE

Category Read

MCP Server Youtube MCP Server

Risk Level Low

// MORE YOUTUBE TOOLS

Destructive youtube_delete_comment Destructive youtube_delete_playlist Destructive youtube_rate_video Destructive youtube_remove_playlist_item Write youtube_add_playlist_item Write youtube_create_playlist Write youtube_post_comment Write youtube_reply_comment

View all 36 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling read-class tools like YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER READ TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

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// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE tool do? +

Retrieves the YouTube Channel ID for a specific YouTube channel handle.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Youtube MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Youtube MCP server.

What risk level is YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE? +

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

Can I rate-limit YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE rule in your Intercept 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 YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE. 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 YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE? +

YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE is provided by the Youtube MCP server (youtube-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE

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