sabnzbd_pause_queue · Homelab MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What sabnzbd_pause_queue does on Homelab

AI agents invoke sabnzbd_pause_queue to trigger actions in Homelab. 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 sabnzbd_pause_queue needs a policy

This tool triggers an external operation on the SABnzbd download manager, pausing its queue. It doesn't delete data (Destructive) or move money (Financial), but it does affect a running external service's operational state. Misuse could halt all downloads, causing service disruption, but the effect is reversible (queue can be resumed).

From the tool's definition Pause the SABnzbd download queue

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Verdict

sabnzbd_pause_queue Rate-limited

sabnzbd_pause_queue 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": {
    "sabnzbd_pause_queue": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sabnzbd_pause_queue_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about sabnzbd_pause_queue

What does the sabnzbd_pause_queue tool do? +

Pause the SABnzbd download queue. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Homelab MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on sabnzbd_pause_queue? +

Register the Homelab MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sabnzbd_pause_queue: 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 Homelab. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sabnzbd_pause_queue? +

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

Can I rate-limit sabnzbd_pause_queue? +

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

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

sabnzbd_pause_queue is provided by the Homelab MCP server (nainounen/homelab-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.