delete_series

Delete a TV series or specific seasons from Sonarr

Server Sonarr MCP Server micky-devs/sonarr-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_series does on Sonarr MCP Server

AI agents call delete_series to permanently remove resources in Sonarr MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why delete_series needs a policy

This tool permanently removes TV series metadata and potentially associated files/records from the Sonarr database. Deletion is irreversible and cannot be undone, making it Destructive rather than Write. The high severity reflects the potential loss of series tracking data and configurations. Confidence is very high due to explicit 'delete' terminology and clear destructive semantics.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a TV series or specific seasons from Sonarr'. The server description confirms this tool irreversibly removes data: 'supports searching, adding, updating, and deleting TV series'.

Questions about delete_series

What does the delete_series tool do? +

Delete a TV series or specific seasons from Sonarr. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Sonarr MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_series? +

Register the Sonarr MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_series: 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 Sonarr MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_series? +

delete_series is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_series? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_series 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 delete_series completely? +

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

delete_series is provided by the Sonarr MCP Server MCP server (micky-devs/sonarr-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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