tdarr_toggle_folder_watch · Tdarr MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What tdarr_toggle_folder_watch does on Tdarr

AI agents use tdarr_toggle_folder_watch 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_toggle_folder_watch needs a policy

This tool modifies the configuration of a library by toggling folder watching on or off. It's a reversible configuration change (can be re-enabled/disabled), making it a Write operation. Misuse could cause Tdarr to miss new media files or trigger unintended transcoding jobs, giving it a medium severity.

From the tool's definition Enable/disable folder watching on a library

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

tdarr_toggle_folder_watch Rate-limited

tdarr_toggle_folder_watch 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_toggle_folder_watch": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tdarr_toggle_folder_watch_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about tdarr_toggle_folder_watch

What does the tdarr_toggle_folder_watch tool do? +

Enable/disable folder watching on a library. 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_toggle_folder_watch? +

Register the Tdarr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tdarr_toggle_folder_watch: 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_toggle_folder_watch? +

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

Can I rate-limit tdarr_toggle_folder_watch? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tdarr_toggle_folder_watch 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_toggle_folder_watch completely? +

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

tdarr_toggle_folder_watch 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.