tdarr_file_upload · Tdarr MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What tdarr_file_upload does on Tdarr

AI agents use tdarr_file_upload 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_file_upload needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data by uploading a file into the Tdarr transcoding system. File uploads are reversible (the uploaded file can be deleted), so this is Write rather than Destructive. While uploads could potentially introduce malicious content into a transcoding pipeline, the baseline capability is data creation, not code execution or deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'tdarr_file_upload' and description states 'Upload a file'. File upload creates new data in the system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

tdarr_file_upload Rate-limited

tdarr_file_upload 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_file_upload": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tdarr_file_upload_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about tdarr_file_upload

What does the tdarr_file_upload tool do? +

Upload a file. 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_file_upload? +

Register the Tdarr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tdarr_file_upload: 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_file_upload? +

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

Can I rate-limit tdarr_file_upload? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tdarr_file_upload 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_file_upload completely? +

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

tdarr_file_upload 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.