tmdb_popular_tv

Get popular TV shows from TMDB.

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

What tmdb_popular_tv does on UnClick

AI agents call tmdb_popular_tv 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_popular_tv needs a policy

This tool queries The Movie Database (TMDB) API to retrieve a list of popular TV shows. It retrieves data without modifying, creating, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward read operation with no capability to cause harm through misuse.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'tmdb_popular_tv' and description 'Get popular TV shows from TMDB' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects. The verb 'Get' and the absence of any mutation language confirm read-only functionality.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about tmdb_popular_tv

What does the tmdb_popular_tv tool do? +

Get popular TV shows 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_popular_tv accept? +

tmdb_popular_tv 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_popular_tv? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit tmdb_popular_tv? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tmdb_popular_tv 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_popular_tv completely? +

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

tmdb_popular_tv 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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