tvmaze_search

Search for TV shows by name.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/tvmaze-search.md

WHAT IT DOES

What tvmaze_search does on UnClick

AI agents call tvmaze_search 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
`query`	string	Yes	Show name to search for

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why tvmaze_search is rated Low

This tool retrieves information from a TV show database without modifying, executing code, deleting, or committing financial transactions. It is a straightforward query operation with minimal risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'tvmaze_search' and description states 'Search for TV shows by name.' The verb 'search' and the read-only nature of querying a TV show database indicate no data modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs tvmaze_search 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 tvmaze_search, this is the rule to start with:

tvmaze_search Allowed

tvmaze_search 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": {
    "tvmaze_search": {}
  }
}

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 tvmaze_search call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about tvmaze_search

What does the tvmaze_search tool do? +

Search for TV shows by name. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does tvmaze_search accept? +

tvmaze_search accepts 1 parameter: query. Required: query. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on tvmaze_search? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tvmaze_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 tvmaze_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit tvmaze_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tvmaze_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 tvmaze_search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for tvmaze_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 tvmaze_search? +

tvmaze_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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