kaltura.category.add · Kaltura MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What kaltura.category.add does on Kaltura MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why kaltura.category.add needs a policy

This tool creates a new category, which is a reversible modification (categories can be deleted or updated via sibling tools like kaltura.category.delete and kaltura.category.update). It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, move funds, or retrieve data passively.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'kaltura.category.add' and description 'Add a new category to Kaltura' indicate creation of new data in the Kaltura system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

kaltura.category.add Rate-limited

kaltura.category.add 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": {
    "kaltura.category.add": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "kaltura.category.add_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Kaltura MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about kaltura.category.add

What does the kaltura.category.add tool do? +

Add a new category to Kaltura. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Kaltura MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on kaltura.category.add? +

Register the Kaltura MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for kaltura.category.add: 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 Kaltura MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is kaltura.category.add? +

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

Can I rate-limit kaltura.category.add? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the kaltura.category.add 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 kaltura.category.add completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for kaltura.category.add. 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 kaltura.category.add? +

kaltura.category.add is provided by the Kaltura MCP Server MCP server (zoharbabin/kaltura-mcp-legacy). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.