tmdb_trending

Get trending movies or TV shows on TMDB.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 30 required

What tmdb_trending does on UnClick

AI agents call tmdb_trending 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
api_key string
media_type string movie, tv, or all
time_window string day or week

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why tmdb_trending needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves publicly available trending media data. It performs a read-only operation with no side effects, data modification, code execution, or financial impact. The action is a straightforward data fetch operation, making it a Read category tool with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate a GET operation: 'Get trending movies or TV shows on TMDB' retrieves data from The Movie Database with no modification capability.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about tmdb_trending

What does the tmdb_trending tool do? +

Get trending movies or TV shows on 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_trending accept? +

tmdb_trending accepts 3 parameters: api_key, media_type, time_window. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on tmdb_trending? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit tmdb_trending? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tmdb_trending 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_trending completely? +

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

tmdb_trending 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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