check_qbittorrent

Check qBittorrent Web UI health via GET /api/v2/app/version. Returns version string. 403 = running but not logged in (still healthy). Default port 8080.

SERVERMcp Nettools SOURCEaaronckj/mcp-nettools

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/aaronckj-mcp-nettools/check-qbittorrent.md

WHAT IT DOES

What check_qbittorrent does on Mcp Nettools

AI agents call check_qbittorrent to retrieve information from Mcp Nettools without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why check_qbittorrent is rated Low

This is a read-only health check operation that queries an application's version information. It retrieves status data without creating, modifying, deleting, executing arbitrary code, or causing any irreversible changes. The 403 response handling indicates it's purely diagnostic. Low severity due to minimal blast radius—a misused health check cannot harm systems or data.

From the tool's definition Tool performs a GET request to check qBittorrent Web UI health via '/api/v2/app/version' endpoint, returning only a version string with no data modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs check_qbittorrent safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Nettools, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For check_qbittorrent, this is the rule to start with:

check_qbittorrent Allowed

check_qbittorrent is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "check_qbittorrent": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp Nettools, apply this rule, and every check_qbittorrent call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about check_qbittorrent

What does the check_qbittorrent tool do? +

Check qBittorrent Web UI health via GET /api/v2/app/version. Returns version string. 403 = running but not logged in (still healthy). Default port 8080. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Nettools MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on check_qbittorrent? +

Register the Mcp Nettools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for check_qbittorrent: 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 Nettools. Nothing to install.

What risk level is check_qbittorrent? +

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

Can I rate-limit check_qbittorrent? +

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

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

check_qbittorrent is provided by the Mcp Nettools MCP server (aaronckj/mcp-nettools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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