tdarr_stop_dedupe · Tdarr MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What tdarr_stop_dedupe does on Tdarr

AI agents invoke tdarr_stop_dedupe to trigger actions in Tdarr. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why tdarr_stop_dedupe needs a policy

This tool triggers an external operation (stopping a deduplication process) whose effects depend on system state. While not destructive (data is not deleted) or write-based (no data is created/modified), it executes a command that changes system behavior and process state.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'tdarr_stop_dedupe' and description 'Stop the dedupe process' indicate execution of a control action that halts an ongoing system process.

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Verdict

tdarr_stop_dedupe Rate-limited

tdarr_stop_dedupe stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_stop_dedupe": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tdarr_stop_dedupe_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about tdarr_stop_dedupe

What does the tdarr_stop_dedupe tool do? +

Stop the dedupe process. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Tdarr MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on tdarr_stop_dedupe? +

Register the Tdarr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tdarr_stop_dedupe: 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_stop_dedupe? +

tdarr_stop_dedupe is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit tdarr_stop_dedupe? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tdarr_stop_dedupe 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_stop_dedupe completely? +

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

tdarr_stop_dedupe 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.