omdb_search

Search movies/TV shows on OMDB.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 41 required

What omdb_search does on UnClick

AI agents call omdb_search 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
s string Yes Search term
y number
type string
api_key string

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why omdb_search needs a policy

This is a straightforward read operation against the Open Movie Database API. It searches for and retrieves information about movies and TV shows with no side effects, data modification, or external state changes. The low severity reflects minimal risk even if an AI agent misuses it—worst case is retrieving unwanted movie information.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'omdb_search' and description 'Search movies/TV shows on OMDB' indicate a query operation that retrieves movie/TV show data without modifying any state.

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. Required: s. 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 (@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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