seerr_decline_request · Homelab MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What seerr_decline_request does on Homelab

AI agents use seerr_decline_request to create or update resources in Homelab — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Homelab environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why seerr_decline_request needs a policy

Declining a media request modifies the state of a request (changing its status to declined), which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete the request permanently, execute code, or involve financial transactions. The blast radius is medium as it could affect users' media requests.

From the tool's definition Decline a media request in Seerr

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Verdict

seerr_decline_request Rate-limited

seerr_decline_request 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": {
    "seerr_decline_request": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "seerr_decline_request_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about seerr_decline_request

What does the seerr_decline_request tool do? +

Decline a media request in Seerr. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Homelab MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on seerr_decline_request? +

Register the Homelab MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for seerr_decline_request: 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 seerr_decline_request? +

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

Can I rate-limit seerr_decline_request? +

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

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

seerr_decline_request 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.