tmdb_popular_tv

Get popular TV shows from TMDB.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 20 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/tmdb-popular-tv.md

WHAT IT DOES

What tmdb_popular_tv does on UnClick

AI agents call tmdb_popular_tv 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.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`page`	number	—
`api_key`	string	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why tmdb_popular_tv is rated Low

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)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs tmdb_popular_tv safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and UnClick, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For tmdb_popular_tv, this is the rule to start with:

tmdb_popular_tv Allowed

tmdb_popular_tv is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "tmdb_popular_tv": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect UnClick, apply this rule, and every tmdb_popular_tv call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

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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