tmdb_now_playing

Get movies currently in theaters from TMDB.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 20 required

What tmdb_now_playing does on UnClick

AI agents call tmdb_now_playing 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
page number
api_key string

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why tmdb_now_playing needs a policy

This tool performs a simple data query to retrieve information about movies currently in theaters. It is purely informational (Read category) with no capability to modify data, execute code, delete resources, or perform financial transactions. The severity is low because misuse would only result in retrieving publicly available movie information.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get movies currently in theaters from TMDB' - a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about tmdb_now_playing

What does the tmdb_now_playing tool do? +

Get movies currently in theaters from TMDB. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does tmdb_now_playing accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on tmdb_now_playing? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit tmdb_now_playing? +

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

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

tmdb_now_playing 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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