tvmaze_show

Get full details for a TV show by its TVmaze ID.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 11 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/tvmaze-show.md

WHAT IT DOES

What tvmaze_show does on UnClick

AI agents call tvmaze_show 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
`id`	number	Yes	TVmaze show ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why tvmaze_show is rated Low

This tool queries a public TV show database (TVmaze) and returns information. It does not create, modify, delete, execute code, or commit financial transactions. It is a straightforward data retrieval function with no blast radius if called with arbitrary inputs.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get full details for a TV show' — a retrieval operation with no side effects. The verb 'Get' and the context of querying a TV show database indicate read-only access.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

tvmaze_show Allowed

tvmaze_show 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_show": {}
  }
}

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_show call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about tvmaze_show

What does the tvmaze_show tool do? +

Get full details for a TV show by its TVmaze ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does tvmaze_show accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on tvmaze_show? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit tvmaze_show? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tvmaze_show 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_show completely? +

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

tvmaze_show 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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