tdarr_add_plugin_include · Tdarr MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What tdarr_add_plugin_include does on Tdarr

AI agents use tdarr_add_plugin_include to create or update resources in Tdarr — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Tdarr environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why tdarr_add_plugin_include needs a policy

Adding a plugin to a stack is a reversible write operation that modifies transcoding behavior and configuration. It is not destructive (can be removed), not financial, and not code execution by the tool itself (though the plugin might execute code).

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'add' and description says 'Add a plugin to a classic plugin stack' — this creates or modifies plugin configuration in Tdarr.

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Verdict

tdarr_add_plugin_include Rate-limited

tdarr_add_plugin_include stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "tdarr_add_plugin_include": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tdarr_add_plugin_include_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about tdarr_add_plugin_include

What does the tdarr_add_plugin_include tool do? +

Add a plugin to a classic plugin stack. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tdarr MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on tdarr_add_plugin_include? +

Register the Tdarr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tdarr_add_plugin_include: 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 Tdarr. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tdarr_add_plugin_include? +

tdarr_add_plugin_include is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit tdarr_add_plugin_include? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tdarr_add_plugin_include 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 tdarr_add_plugin_include completely? +

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

tdarr_add_plugin_include is provided by the Tdarr MCP server (maximeallanic/tdarr-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.