tdarr_copy_community_to_local · Tdarr MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What tdarr_copy_community_to_local does on Tdarr

AI agents use tdarr_copy_community_to_local 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_copy_community_to_local needs a policy

The tool performs an irreversible-in-practice write operation: it imports external plugin data into the local system. While not destructive (the original remains), it modifies system state and could introduce untrusted code into the transcoding pipeline if a malicious plugin is copied.

From the tool's definition 'Copy a community plugin to local plugins' — this tool creates or duplicates a plugin resource in the local plugin repository, modifying the state of the system by adding new content.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

tdarr_copy_community_to_local Rate-limited

tdarr_copy_community_to_local 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_copy_community_to_local": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tdarr_copy_community_to_local_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Tdarr, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about tdarr_copy_community_to_local

What does the tdarr_copy_community_to_local tool do? +

Copy a community plugin to local plugins. 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_copy_community_to_local? +

Register the Tdarr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tdarr_copy_community_to_local: 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_copy_community_to_local? +

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

Can I rate-limit tdarr_copy_community_to_local? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tdarr_copy_community_to_local 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_copy_community_to_local completely? +

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

tdarr_copy_community_to_local 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.