omdb_search

Search movies/TV shows on OMDB.

SERVERUnClick SOURCEcreativelead/unclick
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 40 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/creativelead-unclick/omdb-search.md

What omdb_search does on UnClick

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
s string Search term
y number
type string
api_key string

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why omdb_search is rated Low

This is a straightforward data retrieval tool that queries a movie/TV database and returns search results. It has no capability to modify data, execute code, delete records, or perform financial transactions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only retrieve unwanted information or perform excessive queries, neither of which causes lasting harm. This clearly falls under the Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool performs search operation on OMDB (Open Movie Database) for movies/TV shows. The description uses 'Search' which indicates querying/retrieval without modification or execution of external effects.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about omdb_search

What does the omdb_search tool do? +

Search movies/TV shows on OMDB. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does omdb_search accept? +

omdb_search accepts 4 parameters: s, y, type, api_key. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on omdb_search? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for omdb_search: 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 UnClick. Nothing to install.

What risk level is omdb_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit omdb_search? +

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

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

omdb_search is provided by the UnClick MCP server (creativelead/unclick). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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