tdarr_updater_relaunch · Tdarr MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What tdarr_updater_relaunch does on Tdarr

AI agents invoke tdarr_updater_relaunch 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_updater_relaunch needs a policy

This tool triggers an external operation (relaunching the Tdarr server process), which is an execution action that restarts a running service. Misuse could cause service interruption, disrupt active transcoding jobs, and affect all workers connected to the server. It is not destructive in the sense of data deletion, but it executes a significant operational action with broad blast radius.

From the tool's definition Relaunch Tdarr Server when an update is ready

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

tdarr_updater_relaunch Rate-limited

tdarr_updater_relaunch 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_updater_relaunch": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tdarr_updater_relaunch_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "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_updater_relaunch

What does the tdarr_updater_relaunch tool do? +

Relaunch Tdarr Server when an update is ready. 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_updater_relaunch? +

Register the Tdarr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tdarr_updater_relaunch: 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_updater_relaunch? +

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

Can I rate-limit tdarr_updater_relaunch? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tdarr_updater_relaunch 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_updater_relaunch completely? +

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

tdarr_updater_relaunch 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.