omdb_by_id

Get an OMDB movie/show by IMDb ID.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 21 required

What omdb_by_id does on UnClick

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
i string Yes IMDb ID
api_key string

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why omdb_by_id needs a policy

This tool queries the OMDB (Open Movie Database) API to retrieve publicly available movie or TV show information by IMDb identifier. It is purely informational with no capability to modify, delete, or execute external operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal as it only returns existing public data.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get an OMDB movie/show by IMDb ID' — a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about omdb_by_id

What does the omdb_by_id tool do? +

Get an OMDB movie/show by IMDb ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does omdb_by_id accept? +

omdb_by_id accepts 2 parameters: i, api_key. Required: i. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on omdb_by_id? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for omdb_by_id: 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_by_id? +

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

Can I rate-limit omdb_by_id? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the omdb_by_id 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_by_id completely? +

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

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

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